Pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) worth $3.6 million (59 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.2 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 | $3.6M | 59 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 55 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 14 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 66 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 591 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 367 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 71 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 56 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) to
The largest buyer markets were United States (29%), Poland (26%), Greece (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+249% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.0M | 29% |
| Poland | $945K | 26% |
| Greece | $701K | 19% |
| Gibraltar | $360K | 9.9% |
| Moldova | $188K | 5.2% |
| Israel | $103K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $98K | 2.7% |
| Mauritius | $57K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $27K | 0.8% |
| Bermuda | $23K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $61.21 per kg, close to the world average of $56.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $3.1 million of pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) in 2024 (89 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were France (32%), Germany (16%), Greece (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $996K | 32% |
| Germany | $499K | 16% |
| Greece | $487K | 16% |
| Ireland | $355K | 12% |
| Italy | $330K | 11% |
| Spain | $209K | 6.8% |
| Canada | $197K | 6.4% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) exports (HS 3004.42): 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 3004.42: Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing pseudoephedrine (INN) or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 69 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Poland (26%) and Greece (19%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average export price of pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $61.21 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $56.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Germany and Greece. That compares with exports of $3.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for pseudoephedrine medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.42. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
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