Estimated World Requirements of Narcotic Drugs 

Totals of estimates of annual medical and scientific requirements for narcotic drugs listed in Schedules I and II of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, as amended by the 1972 Protocol Amending the Single Convention. These estimates have been confirmed by the International Narcotics Control Board and have henceforth legal value. The totals of the estimates enable parties to determine the maximum quantity of drugs that a State may acquire under the 1961 Convention through import and/or manufacture.

Estimated world requirements for 2024 ( December update for record purposes only)
(Updated on 2 January 2025)

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For the List of narcotics drugs under international control, schedules, IDS codes and conversion factors, please refer to the Yellow List

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Estimated world requirements for 2025 ( Advance copy)

(Updated on 10 January 2025)

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