342 clinical studies of growth hormone deficiency are registered worldwide.
What this market covers
Recombinant somatropin used to treat children and adults with growth hormone deficiency and related disorders. Buyers are hospitals, specialty pharmacies and national health systems.
Typical segments
- Daily injection somatropin
- Long acting weekly hormone
- Pediatric growth disorders
- Adult deficiency treatment
Why this market is moving now
- World trade grew 11% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- Austria is gaining ground: its exports rose 103% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.
- Clinical research is active, with studies recruiting now.
Key figures
Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.
| Figure | Value | Year | Cite |
|---|---|---|---|
| World exports of human growth hormone (HS 293711) were worth $599.4 million in 2024. | 599.4 USD million | 2024 | |
| World exports were 11% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($541.7 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +11 % since 2019 | 2024 | |
| Sweden was the largest exporter in 2024, with 80% of world exports ($479.7 million). | 80 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| The three largest exporters, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States, shipped 95% of world exports in 2024. | 95 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| Belgium was the largest importer in 2024, buying $401.4 million, or 67% of world imports. | 67 % of world imports | 2024 | |
| 8 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 8 countries | 2024 | |
| The average world export price was about $37,936.37 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 37,936.37 USD per kg | 2024 | |
| Countries exported 16 tonnes of this product in 2024. | 16 tonnes | 2024 | |
| Among the ten largest exporters, Austria grew fastest, with exports up 103% from 2019 to 2024. | +103 % since 2019 | 2024 | |
| 342 clinical studies of growth hormone deficiency are registered worldwide. | 342 registered studies | 2026 | |
| 196 of the registered studies of growth hormone deficiency are sponsored by companies. | 196 industry-sponsored studies | 2026 | |
| 80 registered studies of growth hormone deficiency are phase 3 trials. | 80 phase 3 studies | 2026 | |
| 11 studies of growth hormone deficiency started worldwide in 2025. | 11 studies started in 2025 | 2025 | |
| 20 of those studies were recruiting participants in November 2026. | 20 recruiting studies | 2026 | |
| Researchers worldwide published 1,517 papers on growth hormone in 2025. | 1,517 papers | 2025 |
Calculated figures (shares, changes and prices per kilogram) are plain arithmetic on the reported values. Read how we work.
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Hospitals
- Specialty pharmacies
- National health systems
Largest exporting countries, 2024
Largest importing countries, 2024
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the global market - 03Global market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Countries and regions
Demand, supply and trade by country and region - 05Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 06Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 07Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 08Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 09Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 10Opportunities and risks
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 11Method and assumptions
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the global human growth hormone market?
There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 293711 reached $599.4 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.
Which countries export the most human growth hormone?
Sweden led world exports in 2024 with 80% of the total, followed by Switzerland, the United States and Israel.
Which countries import the most human growth hormone?
Belgium was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Germany, Denmark and Japan.
Is world trade in human growth hormone growing?
World exports were 11% higher in 2024 than in 2019.
What is the average export price of human growth hormone?
Dividing world export value by weight gives about $37,936.37 per kilogram in 2024.
How many clinical trials study growth hormone deficiency?
342 studies are registered worldwide.
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