Overview: This page contains the latest trade data of Prepared culture media for developing micro-organisms. In 2019, Prepared culture media for developing micro-organisms were the world's 1121st most traded product, with a total trade of $2.53B. Between 2018 and 2019 the exports of Prepared culture media for developing micro-organisms grew by 6.59%, from $2.37B to $2.53B. Trade in Prepared culture media for developing micro-organisms represent 0.014% of total world trade.
Exports: In 2019 the top exporters of Prepared culture media for developing micro-organisms were United States ($811M), United Kingdom ($326M), France ($309M), Germany ($269M), and Netherlands ($128M).
Imports: In 2019 the top importers of Prepared culture media for developing micro-organisms were United States ($241M), China ($206M), Germany ($201M), Netherlands ($168M), and France ($163M).
Tariffs: In 2018 the average tariff for Prepared culture media for developing micro-organisms was 3.55%, making it the 5376th lowest tariff using the HS6 product classification.
The countries with the highest import tariffs for Prepared culture media for developing micro-organisms are Bahamas (40.2%), Bermuda (25%), Azerbaijan (14.4%), Paraguay (13.4%), and Uruguay (13.3%). The countries with the lowest tariffs are Angola (0%), Cote d'Ivoire (0%), Ghana (0%), Guinea (0%), and Kenya (0%).
Ranking: Prepared culture media for developing micro-organisms ranks 365th 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.