Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Prepared culture media for developing micro-organisms. In 2021, Prepared culture media for developing micro-organisms were the world's 886th most traded product, with a total trade of $3.98B. Between 2020 and 2021 the exports of Prepared culture media for developing micro-organisms grew by 22.8%, from $3.24B to $3.98B. Trade in Prepared culture media for developing micro-organisms represent 0.019% of total world trade.
Prepared culture media for developing micro-organisms are a part of Micro-Organism Culture Preparations.
Exports In 2021 the top exporters of Prepared culture media for developing micro-organisms were United States ($1.19B), France ($427M), United Kingdom ($382M), Germany ($322M), and Netherlands ($218M).
Imports In 2021 the top importers of Prepared culture media for developing micro-organisms were United States ($377M), China ($326M), Netherlands ($295M), Germany ($284M), and South Korea ($226M).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Prepared culture media for developing micro-organisms was 3.57%, making it the 5437th lowest tariff using the HS6 product classification.
Ranking Prepared culture media for developing micro-organisms ranks 361st in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Prepared culture media is used by microbiologists to grow microorganisms. There are many types of media that can be used for different types of organisms. Some media is used to grow bacteria, while others are used to grow fungi, protozoans, or algae. These media are prepared by adding ingredients to water, such as nutrients and amino acids.