Gland extracts (therapeutic) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of gland extracts (therapeutic) by the United States reached $68.4 million in 2024 (457 tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 161 countries. That is 11% less 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68.4M | 457 t |
| 2023 | $77.1M | 780 t |
| 2022 | $58.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $58.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $56.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $47.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $39.5M | 894 t |
| 2017 | $40.6M | 591 t |
Where the United States exports gland extracts (therapeutic) to
Most of it went to China (18%), Germany (15%), United Kingdom (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.6M | 18% |
| Germany | $10.6M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $8.4M | 12% |
| Japan | $7.5M | 11% |
| Canada | $5.6M | 8.1% |
| Switzerland | $2.9M | 4.3% |
| Denmark | $2.6M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $2.6M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $1.4M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $149.79 per kg, 113% above the world average of $70.40. 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.
Gland extracts (therapeutic) imports to the United States
Imports of gland extracts (therapeutic) by the United States reached $29.1 million in 2024 (85 tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 140 countries. The largest suppliers were Spain (39%), Japan (12%), Denmark (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $11.3M | 39% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 12% |
| Denmark | $2.8M | 9.6% |
| China | $2.0M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 5.2% |
| Singapore | $1.3M | 4.4% |
| New Zealand | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $626K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $595K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States gland extracts (therapeutic) exports (HS 3001.20): 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 3001.20: Glands and other organs: extracts of glands or other organs or of their secretions, for organo-therapeutic uses.
Common questions
What is the value of gland extracts (therapeutic) exported by the United States?
The United States exported gland extracts (therapeutic) worth $68.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 457 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 161 countries worldwide, with 27% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy gland extracts (therapeutic) from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($12.6 million), followed by Germany (15%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 91 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average export price of gland extracts (therapeutic) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $149.79 per kg in 2024, 113% above the world average of $70.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of gland extracts (therapeutic) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $40.6 million in 2017 to $68.4 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $77.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import gland extracts (therapeutic)?
Yes. The United States imported $29.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Japan and Denmark. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $39.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for gland extracts (therapeutic)?
The HS code for gland extracts (therapeutic) is subheading 3001.20. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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