Malaria diagnostic test kits exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of malaria diagnostic test kits by the United Kingdom reached $12.2 million in 2024 (32 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 97 countries for exports of this product. That is 66% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $187.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.2M | 32 t |
| 2023 | $36.2M | 59 t |
| 2022 | $57.0M | 147 t |
| 2021 | $187.7M | 63 t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 34 t |
| 2019 | $32.9M | 42 t |
| 2018 | $41.2M | 56 t |
| 2017 | $73.7M | 123 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports malaria diagnostic test kits to
Most of it went to United States (39%), Germany (7%), China (5%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.7M | 39% |
| Germany | $867K | 7.1% |
| China | $612K | 5% |
| Egypt | $425K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $415K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $355K | 2.9% |
| France | $313K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $291K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $245K | 2% |
| Israel | $208K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $381.05 per kg, 708% above the world average of $47.16. 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.
Malaria diagnostic test kits imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $3.2 million of malaria diagnostic test kits in 2024 (10 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 56% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.8M | 56% |
| Ireland | $224K | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $222K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $177K | 5.5% |
| Luxembourg | $111K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $93K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $90K | 2.8% |
| China | $80K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $69K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $57K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom malaria diagnostic test kits exports (HS 3002.11): 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 3002.11: Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: malaria diagnostic test kits.
Common questions
What is the value of malaria diagnostic test kits exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported malaria diagnostic test kits worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 97 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries buy malaria diagnostic test kits from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Germany (7%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 126 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average export price of malaria diagnostic test kits per kg?
The average declared export value was about $381.05 per kg in 2024, 708% above the world average of $47.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of malaria diagnostic test kits from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $73.7 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, a fall of 83%. The peak was 2021 at $187.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import malaria diagnostic test kits?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for malaria diagnostic test kits?
The HS code for malaria diagnostic test kits is subheading 3002.11. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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