Toxins and microorganism cultures exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of toxins and microorganism cultures by the United States reached $4.04 billion in 2024 (27.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 193 countries for exports of this product. That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $4.04B | 27.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.17B | 21.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.45B | 21.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.09B | 22.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.50B | 17.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.89B | 17.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.48B | 19.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.41B | 24.3K t |
Where the United States exports toxins and microorganism cultures to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (13%), Germany (13%), Sweden (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $542.2M | 13% |
| Germany | $513.2M | 13% |
| Sweden | $478.7M | 12% |
| Ireland | $420.6M | 10% |
| Japan | $287.2M | 7.1% |
| Canada | $217.7M | 5.4% |
| Austria | $182.6M | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $128.0M | 3.2% |
| Australia | $104.0M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $102.8M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $149.00 per kg, close to the world average of $124.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Toxins and microorganism cultures imports to the United States
The United States imported $2.05 billion of toxins and microorganism cultures in 2024 (12.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 211 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from United Kingdom (23%), Sweden (20%), Belgium (17%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+946% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $473.9M | 23% |
| Sweden | $415.6M | 20% |
| Belgium | $353.7M | 17% |
| Germany | $128.5M | 6.3% |
| South Korea | $81.5M | 4% |
| Finland | $75.3M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $63.8M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $59.8M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $53.1M | 2.6% |
| Ireland | $46.7M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States toxins and microorganism cultures exports (HS 3002.90): 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 3002.90: Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of toxins and microorganism cultures exported by the United States?
The United States exported toxins and microorganism cultures worth $4.04 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 193 countries worldwide, with 29% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy toxins and microorganism cultures from the United States?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($542.2 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Sweden (12%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 146 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average export price of toxins and microorganism cultures per kg?
The average declared export value was about $149.00 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $124.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of toxins and microorganism cultures from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.41 billion in 2017 to $4.04 billion in 2024, an increase of 187%. The peak was 2023 at $4.17 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.88 billion a year.
Does the United States also import toxins and microorganism cultures?
Yes. The United States imported $2.05 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Sweden and Belgium. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.00 billion a year.
What is the HS code for toxins and microorganism cultures?
The HS code for toxins and microorganism cultures is subheading 3002.90. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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