Hormones

Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Hormones. In 2023, Hormones were the world's 155th most traded product, with a total trade of $29B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Hormones grew by 33.4%, from $21.8B to $29B. Trade in Hormones represent 0.13% of total world trade.

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Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Hormones  were Ireland ($11.3B), United States ($6B), Switzerland ($3.51B), Denmark ($1.83B), and China ($1.2B).

Imports In 2023 the top importers of Hormones were United States ($9.54B), Italy ($6.45B), Austria ($3.6B), Germany ($2.73B), and China ($1.72B).

Ranking Hormones ranks 198th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Hormones are chemical messengers used to regulate various functions in the body. Prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes are all made from arachidonic acid. Natural prostaglandins are derived from arachidonic acid and are used as hormones in the body. Synthetic prostaglandins are also used as hormones in the body. Derivatives and structural analogues of prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes are also used as hormones in the body.