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Exporting medicines to North America ¡è 2.6 times in 2 years

By Kim, Jin-Gu | translator Choi HeeYoung

22.01.17 12:08:32

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Last year, exports to the U.S. and Canada amounted to $1.2 billion

¡èTwice the amount of botulinum toxin exported to the U.S. and SK Biopharm's Xcopri sold in earnest

Exports of domestic drugs hit an all-time high last year, especially exports to the North American market surged, the report showed. Exports to the U.S. and Canada have increased 2.6 times in two years.

 ¡ã2017-2021 Amount of medicines exported to the North American market


Germany is still the largest exporter, but it is estimated to have decreased slightly compared to last year. In addition, exports of medicines to Japan, Italy, and Vietnam have increased significantly.

¡ßLast year's US exports amounted to $1.1 billion, 71% compared to $600 million in 2020 ¡ß

According to the Korea Customs Service on the 16th, pharmaceutical exports amounted to $8.12144 billion last year, up 18% from $6.8935 billion in 2020. Exports to the North America

Kim, Jin-Gu(kjg@dailypharm.com)
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