Somatotropin (growth hormone) exports from the United Kingdom: data and top buyer countries
The United Kingdom exported $4.2 million of somatotropin (growth hormone) in 2024 (0 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 33 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 80% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 42% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $191.2 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 | $4.2M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $21.0M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $32.9M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $162.3M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $191.2M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $92.1M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $187.9M | 1 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports somatotropin (growth hormone) to
Germany alone took 90% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.8M | 90% |
| China | $338K | 8.1% |
| United States | $13K | 0.3% |
| France | $12K | 0.3% |
| Israel | $11K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0.2% |
| Argentina | $6K | 0.1% |
| Slovenia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Malta | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom somatotropin (growth hormone) exports (HS 2937.11): 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 2937.11: Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues: somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues.
Common questions
What is the value of somatotropin (growth hormone) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported somatotropin (growth hormone) worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 33 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 80% on 2023.
Which countries buy somatotropin (growth hormone) from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by China (8%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
How have exports of somatotropin (growth hormone) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $187.9 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 98%. The peak was 2019 at $191.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $88.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for somatotropin (growth hormone)?
The HS code for somatotropin (growth hormone) is subheading 2937.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2937 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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