Prostaglandins and related compounds exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of prostaglandins and related compounds by the United States reached $54.1 million in 2024 (3 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 49 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $153.5 million.
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 | $54.1M | 3 t |
| 2023 | $56.0M | 3 t |
| 2022 | $59.4M | 32 t |
| 2021 | $99.4M | 4 t |
| 2020 | $123.3M | 3 t |
| 2019 | $119.8M | 6 t |
| 2018 | $101.9M | 43 t |
| 2017 | $153.5M | 3 t |
Where the United States exports prostaglandins and related compounds to
One buyer market dominates: Japan accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $30.4M | 56% |
| Spain | $14.4M | 27% |
| Belgium | $2.4M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| France | $1.1M | 2% |
| Brazil | $1.1M | 2% |
| Italy | $731K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $515K | 1% |
| Canada | $514K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $483K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $20,801.35 per kg, 232% above the world average of $6,272.66. 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.
Prostaglandins and related compounds imports to the United States
Imports of prostaglandins and related compounds by the United States reached $30.7 million in 2024 (6 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 105 countries. Most of the value came from Taiwan (25%), France (23%), Hungary (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+309% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $7.6M | 25% |
| France | $7.0M | 23% |
| Hungary | $4.7M | 15% |
| South Korea | $3.8M | 13% |
| Belgium | $2.3M | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $848K | 2.8% |
| China | $778K | 2.5% |
| India | $467K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States prostaglandins and related compounds exports (HS 2937.50): 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 2937.50: Prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, their derivatives and structural analogues.
Common questions
What is the value of prostaglandins and related compounds exported by the United States?
The United States exported prostaglandins and related compounds worth $54.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 49 countries worldwide, with 17% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy prostaglandins and related compounds from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($30.4 million), followed by Spain (27%) and Belgium (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 62 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average export price of prostaglandins and related compounds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $20,801.35 per kg in 2024, 232% above the world average of $6,272.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of prostaglandins and related compounds from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $153.5 million in 2017 to $54.1 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2017 at $153.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $95.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import prostaglandins and related compounds?
Yes. The United States imported $30.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Taiwan, France and Hungary. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for prostaglandins and related compounds?
The HS code for prostaglandins and related compounds is subheading 2937.50. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2937 page.
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