Distribution of vaccines release volume in China 2013-2019, by category
In 2019, slightly over 60 percent of the vaccines released in China were category I vaccines. Vaccines in China are divided into two groups: category I and category II. Category I vaccines are under the public sector. They are compulsory vaccines and free of charge. Category II vaccines belong to the private sector. They are voluntary vaccines and made-for-profit. The volume share of category II vaccines has increased significantly compared to the level in 2013.