Vitamin medicines (packaged) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported vitamin medicines (packaged) worth $127.2 million (7.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $127.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $116.4M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $89.0M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $105.7M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $124.3M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $124.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $130.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $155.7M | 8.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports vitamin medicines (packaged) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (33%), Netherlands (13%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $41.4M | 33% |
| Netherlands | $16.1M | 13% |
| United States | $13.4M | 11% |
| Ireland | $12.6M | 9.9% |
| France | $7.5M | 5.9% |
| India | $6.3M | 4.9% |
| Norway | $4.2M | 3.3% |
| Hungary | $3.9M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $3.0M | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $2.6M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.19 per kg, close to the world average of $20.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vitamin medicines (packaged) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $71.3 million of vitamin medicines (packaged) in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to China (25%), Saudi Arabia (12%), Canada (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.1M | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.9M | 13% |
| Canada | $4.1M | 5.7% |
| Nigeria | $3.4M | 4.8% |
| Australia | $3.3M | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.9M | 4.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2.5M | 3.6% |
| Guatemala | $2.5M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $2.4M | 3.4% |
| United States | $2.4M | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom vitamin medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.50): 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 3004.50: Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin medicines (packaged) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported vitamin medicines (packaged) worth $127.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 212 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin medicines (packaged) to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($41.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (13%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.19 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $20.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vitamin medicines (packaged) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $155.7 million in 2017 to $127.2 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2017 at $155.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $121.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export vitamin medicines (packaged)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $71.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Saudi Arabia and Canada. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $55.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.50. 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?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
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