🇺🇸 United States imports of packaged medicines: 2024 trade data
Imports of packaged medicines by the United States reached $90.48 billion in 2024 (667.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 225 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of packaged medicines by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90.48B | 667.3K t |
| 2023 | $86.21B | 573.1K t |
| 2022 | $93.69B | 609.1K t |
| 2021 | $83.86B | 468.5K t |
| 2020 | $82.61B | 459.9K t |
| 2019 | $77.53B | 362.0K t |
| 2018 | $70.14B | 438.2K t |
| 2017 | $64.89B | 359.1K t |
Where the United States imports packaged medicines from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (15%), Ireland (13%), India (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $13.84B | 15% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $11.42B | 13% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $10.56B | 12% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $9.46B | 11% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $6.53B | 7.2% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $5.21B | 5.8% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $4.96B | 5.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $4.67B | 5.2% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $3.39B | 3.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $3.14B | 3.5% |
Types of packaged medicines under HS 3004
| 3004.90 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 83% |
| 3004.39 | Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail… | 8.4% |
| 3004.20 | Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for… | 3.4% |
| 3004.32 | Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or… | 1.7% |
| 3004.49 | Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic… | 1.4% |
| 3004.31 | Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 1.1% |
| 3004.10 | Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 0.5% |
| 3004.50 | Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3004.
Average import price of packaged medicines
The average declared value was about $135.59 per kg, 68% above the world average of $80.84. 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.
The United States also exports packaged medicines
Exports of packaged medicines by the United States reached $38.43 billion in 2024 (151.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 211 countries. The largest buyer markets were Spain (11%), Canada (10%), Japan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $4.24B | 11% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $3.71B | 9.7% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $3.44B | 9% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.88B | 7.5% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $2.65B | 6.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.53B | 6.6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.28B | 5.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.79B | 4.7% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $1.42B | 3.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.22B | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale.
Packaged medicines trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of packaged medicines imported by the United States?
The United States imported packaged medicines worth $90.48 billion in 2024 (667.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import packaged medicines from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Switzerland (15%), Ireland (13%), India (12%).
What is the average import price of packaged medicines in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $135.59 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $80.84 per kg.
Does the United States export packaged medicines?
Yes. The United States exported packaged medicines worth $38.43 billion in 2024, mainly to Spain, Canada, Japan.
What is the HS code for packaged medicines?
Packaged medicines falls under HS heading 3004 (Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or pr). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading packaged medicines with the United States?
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