HS Code:
Ampicillin and its salts fall under HS Code 29411020, which covers antibiotics of the penicillin group. Ampicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is commonly used in both human and veterinary medicine. The global trade of Ampicillin and its salts is driven by demand in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in countries with large healthcare sectors or significant generic drug manufacturing capabilities. Trade patterns are influenced by production capacity, regulatory standards, and intellectual property laws surrounding antibiotic manufacturing.
Total Trade Volume
USD 250 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database, World Trade Organization (WTO)
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
10% (applied by certain developing countries to protect domestic industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-India FTA for specific partners)
Rising demand for generic antibiotics
Increased export volumes from India and China due to cost-effective production and expiration of patents
2021-2022
Stringent regulatory requirements in developed markets
Higher compliance costs for exporters, limiting smaller players from entering markets like the EU and US
2020-2022
Shift towards sustainable production
Growing pressure on manufacturers to adopt environmentally friendly production methods, influencing trade costs
2022
The Indian government introduced a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to boost domestic manufacturing and export of antibiotics like Ampicillin.
March 2023
Expected to increase India's share in global trade by 5-7% over the next 3 years.
The European Union implemented stricter guidelines for antibiotic imports, requiring detailed supply chain transparency to combat antimicrobial resistance.
January 2023
May lead to reduced imports from non-compliant countries and higher costs for exporters.
A new trade agreement between the US and China includes provisions to reduce tariffs on certain pharmaceutical products, including Ampicillin.
September 2022
Likely to boost China's export volume to the US market, intensifying competition with other suppliers.