Human vaccines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported human vaccines worth $1.55 billion (832 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.70 billion.
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 | $1.55B | 832 t |
| 2023 | $1.99B | 855 t |
| 2022 | $2.58B | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.70B | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.24B | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.10B | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.22B | 971 t |
| 2017 | $2.27B | 662 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports human vaccines from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 55% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $857.3M | 56% |
| Spain | $336.4M | 22% |
| United States | $136.9M | 8.9% |
| France | $73.9M | 4.8% |
| Ireland | $59.1M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $21.5M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $14.9M | 1% |
| Canada | $12.9M | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $10.1M | 0.7% |
| India | $7.6M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,858.91 per kg, 54% above the world average of $1,208.15. 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.
Human vaccines exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported human vaccines worth $457.4 million (269 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (31%), Spain (13%), Belgium (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $140.2M | 31% |
| Spain | $61.0M | 13% |
| Belgium | $49.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $36.5M | 8% |
| France | $36.2M | 7.9% |
| Australia | $25.3M | 5.5% |
| Japan | $21.9M | 4.8% |
| Iraq | $20.8M | 4.6% |
| Argentina | $15.8M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $14.0M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom human vaccines imports (HS 3002.20): 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 3002.20: Vaccines: for human medicine.
Common questions
What is the value of human vaccines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported human vaccines worth $1.55 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 832 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 214 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply human vaccines to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($857.3 million), followed by Spain (22%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of human vaccines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,858.91 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $1,208.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of human vaccines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.27 billion in 2017 to $1.55 billion in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $3.70 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.21 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export human vaccines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $457.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Spain and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.09 billion a year.
What is the HS code for human vaccines?
The HS code for human vaccines is subheading 3002.20. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3002 page.
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