Vitamin medicines (packaged) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of vitamin medicines (packaged) by the United States reached $444.9 million in 2024 (14.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 148 countries. That is 4% more 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 | $444.9M | 14.1K t |
| 2023 | $428.0M | 16.6K t |
| 2022 | $394.9M | 19.9K t |
| 2021 | $477.2M | 25.9K t |
| 2020 | $372.2M | 17.3K t |
| 2019 | $319.1M | 12.2K t |
| 2018 | $401.3M | 19.2K t |
| 2017 | $396.1M | 13.6K t |
Where the United States exports vitamin medicines (packaged) to
Most of it went to China (22%), Canada (18%), Hong Kong (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $99.8M | 22% |
| Canada | $80.5M | 18% |
| Hong Kong | $34.2M | 7.7% |
| Qatar | $20.5M | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17.2M | 3.9% |
| Mexico | $14.8M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $14.1M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $13.4M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $13.1M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $10.8M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.61 per kg, 56% above the world average of $20.30. 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.
Vitamin medicines (packaged) imports to the United States
The United States imported $263.4 million of vitamin medicines (packaged) in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. The largest suppliers were Canada (24%), Sweden (19%), India (19%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $63.5M | 24% |
| Sweden | $51.1M | 19% |
| India | $49.2M | 19% |
| China | $46.2M | 18% |
| Ireland | $21.4M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 2% |
| France | $4.8M | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $4.0M | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $3.7M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vitamin medicines (packaged) exports (HS 3004.50): 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 3004.50: Medicaments: containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin medicines (packaged) exported by the United States?
The United States exported vitamin medicines (packaged) worth $444.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 148 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy vitamin medicines (packaged) from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($99.8 million), followed by Canada (18%) and Hong Kong (8%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 149 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average export price of vitamin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $31.61 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $20.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of vitamin medicines (packaged) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $396.1 million in 2017 to $444.9 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $477.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $404.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import vitamin medicines (packaged)?
Yes. The United States imported $263.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Sweden and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $181.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for vitamin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.50. 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?
Shipment-level records for the United States reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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