Barbiturates imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported barbiturates worth $6.4 million (42 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 108 countries. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.0 million.
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 | $6.4M | 43 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 34 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 28 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 32 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 41 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 47 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 36 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 46 t |
Where the United States imports barbiturates from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (32%), India (22%), Hungary (19%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+503% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.0M | 32% |
| India | $1.4M | 22% |
| Hungary | $1.2M | 19% |
| China | $931K | 15% |
| Germany | $788K | 12% |
| Canada | $54K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $149.91 per kg, 26% below the world average of $202.96, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Barbiturates exports from the United States
Exports of barbiturates by the United States reached $815 thousand in 2024 (2 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Canada alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+922% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $486K | 60% |
| Israel | $201K | 25% |
| Germany | $60K | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 2.5% |
| Colombia | $8K | 1% |
| India | $8K | 1% |
| France | $5K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $4K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States barbiturates imports (HS 2933.53): 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 2933.53: Allobarbital (INN), amobarbital (INN), barbital (INN), butalbital (INN), butobarbital, cyclobarbital (INN), methylphenobarbital (INN), pentobarbital (INN), phenobarbital (INN), secbutabarbital (INN), secobarbital (INN) and vinylbital (INN): salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of barbiturates imported by the United States?
The United States imported barbiturates worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 108 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply barbiturates to the United States?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by India (22%) and Hungary (19%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 503% on the year.
What is the average import price of barbiturates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $149.91 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $202.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of barbiturates to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2023 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export barbiturates?
Yes. The United States exported $815 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Israel and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for barbiturates?
The HS code for barbiturates is subheading 2933.53. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2933 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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