Chloramphenicol imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chloramphenicol by the United Kingdom reached $2.2 million in 2024 (17 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.8 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 | $2.2M | 17 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 203 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 27 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 19 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 25 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 15 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 30 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 17 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports chloramphenicol from
China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 96% |
| Italy | $31K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $26K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $25K | 1.1% |
| India | $11K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $127.63 per kg, 256% above the world average of $35.83. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chloramphenicol exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of chloramphenicol by the United Kingdom reached $288 thousand in 2024 (4 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 53 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Israel (31%), France (21%), Canada (5%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+494% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $89K | 31% |
| France | $59K | 21% |
| Canada | $16K | 5.4% |
| United States | $14K | 4.7% |
| Romania | $12K | 4% |
| Singapore | $8K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $8K | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $7K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $6K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom chloramphenicol imports (HS 2941.40): 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 2941.40: Antibiotics: chloramphenicol and its derivatives: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of chloramphenicol imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported chloramphenicol worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 145 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloramphenicol to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Italy (1%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 271% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloramphenicol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $127.63 per kg in 2024, 256% above the world average of $35.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chloramphenicol to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export chloramphenicol?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $288 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, France and Canada. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloramphenicol?
The HS code for chloramphenicol is subheading 2941.40. 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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