Corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported corticosteroid medicines (packaged) worth $1.56 billion (7.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 212 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $2.31 billion.
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 | $1.56B | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.67B | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.69B | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.51B | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.79B | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.62B | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.17B | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.31B | 4.8K t |
Where the United States imports corticosteroid medicines (packaged) from
The largest suppliers were France (35%), India (15%), Ireland (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $540.9M | 35% |
| India | $228.9M | 15% |
| Ireland | $226.9M | 15% |
| Canada | $192.7M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $140.9M | 9.1% |
| Spain | $33.4M | 2.2% |
| Israel | $32.4M | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $32.0M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $28.7M | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $25.0M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $199.71 per kg, 45% above the world average of $137.60. 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.
Corticosteroid medicines (packaged) exports from the United States
Exports of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) by the United States reached $515.2 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 115 countries for exports of this product. France alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $291.1M | 57% |
| Canada | $101.8M | 20% |
| Australia | $16.4M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $12.5M | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $8.2M | 1.6% |
| Philippines | $8.0M | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $7.1M | 1.4% |
| New Zealand | $5.7M | 1.1% |
| Japan | $5.1M | 1% |
| Israel | $4.9M | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.32): 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 3004.32: Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imported by the United States?
The United States imported corticosteroid medicines (packaged) worth $1.56 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 212 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply corticosteroid medicines (packaged) to the United States?
France was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($540.9 million), followed by India (15%) and Ireland (15%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $199.71 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $137.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.31 billion in 2017 to $1.56 billion in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2017 at $2.31 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.79 billion a year.
Does the United States also export corticosteroid medicines (packaged)?
Yes. The United States exported $515.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Canada and Australia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.04 billion a year.
What is the HS code for corticosteroid medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for corticosteroid medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.32. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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