Antibiotics (other) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of antibiotics (other) by the United Kingdom reached $88.1 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $154.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $154.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $91.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $109.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $131.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $128.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $143.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $105.5M | 1.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports antibiotics (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), United States (21%), India (20%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.6M | 30% |
| United States | $18.4M | 21% |
| India | $17.4M | 20% |
| Hungary | $7.3M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 5.4% |
| Switzerland | $2.9M | 3.3% |
| Ireland | $2.8M | 3.1% |
| Denmark | $2.7M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $925K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $87.01 per kg, 25% below the world average of $116.78, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Antibiotics (other) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of antibiotics (other) by the United Kingdom reached $20.3 million in 2024 (237 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (24%), United States (17%), Brazil (9%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+367% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.8M | 24% |
| United States | $3.4M | 17% |
| Brazil | $1.9M | 9.5% |
| Pakistan | $1.7M | 8.3% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 7% |
| France | $1.2M | 6% |
| Israel | $939K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $694K | 3.4% |
| India | $524K | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $489K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom antibiotics (other) imports (HS 2941.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2941.90: Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941.
Common questions
What is the value of antibiotics (other) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported antibiotics (other) worth $88.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply antibiotics (other) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($26.6 million), followed by the United States (21%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 910% on the year.
What is the average import price of antibiotics (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $87.01 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $116.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of antibiotics (other) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $105.5 million in 2017 to $88.1 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $154.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $119.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export antibiotics (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $20.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Brazil. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $67.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for antibiotics (other)?
The HS code for antibiotics (other) is subheading 2941.90. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2941 page.
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