# Global Pseudoephedrine medicine Market 2026

> World exports of pseudoephedrine medicine (HS 300442) reached $319.8 million in 2024, 31% more than in 2019. France was the largest exporter with 18% of the world total, and Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/pseudoephedrine-medicine-market/
- Sector: Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 319.8 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Medicaments containing pseudoephedrine or its salts, in measured doses or retail packs.

Segments: Decongestant tablets, Cold and flu combinations, Liquid decongestants, Sustained release tablets.

Typical buyers: Pharmacies, Medicine distributors, Hospitals.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of pseudoephedrine medicine (HS 300442) were worth $319.8 million in 2024. | 319.8 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 31% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($244.5 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +31 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| France was the largest exporter in 2024, with 18% of world exports ($56.5 million). | 18 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, France, Germany and Switzerland, shipped 41% of world exports in 2024. | 41 % of world exports | 2024 |
| Saudi Arabia was the largest importer in 2024, buying $29.8 million, or 9% of world imports. | 9 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 32 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 32 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $56.56 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 56.56 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 5.7 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 5.7 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, Turkey grew fastest, with exports up 123% from 2019 to 2024. | +123 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 31% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- Turkey is gaining ground: its exports rose 123% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 56.5 |
| 2 | Germany | 39.6 |
| 3 | Switzerland | 33.7 |
| 4 | Spain | 33.1 |
| 5 | Italy | 28.4 |
| 6 | Hungary | 10.6 |
| 7 | United States | 10.5 |
| 8 | South Africa | 10.3 |
| 9 | Australia | 10.2 |
| 10 | Turkey | 10.1 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | 29.8 |
| 2 | United States | 21.8 |
| 3 | Switzerland | 21.3 |
| 4 | Germany | 19.9 |
| 5 | Poland | 19.6 |
| 6 | Italy | 17.3 |
| 7 | Canada | 11.8 |
| 8 | Lithuania | 10.7 |
| 9 | Hungary | 10.3 |
| 10 | Spain | 9.6 |

## World exports of HS 300442, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 186.0 |
| 2018 | 243.6 |
| 2019 | 244.5 |
| 2020 | 251.6 |
| 2021 | 209.0 |
| 2022 | 229.8 |
| 2023 | 334.1 |
| 2024 | 319.8 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global pseudoephedrine medicine market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 300442 reached $319.8 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most pseudoephedrine medicine?

France led world exports in 2024 with 18% of the total, followed by Germany, Switzerland and Spain.

### Which countries import the most pseudoephedrine medicine?

Saudi Arabia was the largest importer in 2024, followed by the United States, Switzerland and Germany.

### Is world trade in pseudoephedrine medicine growing?

World exports were 31% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of pseudoephedrine medicine?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $56.56 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Pseudoephedrine medicine Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/pseudoephedrine-medicine-market/