Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Extracts of glands etc. for therapeutic use. In 2022, Extracts of glands etc. for therapeutic use were the world's 3441st most traded product, with a total trade of $290M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Extracts of glands etc. for therapeutic use decreased by -10.9%, from $326M to $290M. Trade in Extracts of glands etc. for therapeutic use represent 0.0012% of total world trade.
Extracts of glands etc. for therapeutic use are a part of Glands and Other Organs.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Extracts of glands etc. for therapeutic use were United States ($74.1M), Denmark ($33.5M), China ($31.5M), Spain ($17.6M), and United Kingdom ($15.8M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Extracts of glands etc. for therapeutic use were United States ($32.5M), Germany ($32M), Japan ($30.5M), Italy ($26.6M), and South Korea ($19.6M).
Ranking Extracts of glands etc. for therapeutic use ranks 1524th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description In some cases, gland extracts are used to treat an underlying condition, such as the thyroid gland to treat hypothyroidism. Many glands, such as the adrenal glands, produce hormones that are important for the body’s function, and some gland extracts are used to replace a hormone that is not being produced in adequate quantities, such as in the case of Addison’s disease.