Prosthetics (non-joint) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in prosthetics (non-joint) was worth $17.02 billion in 2024, about 17.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 73% since 2017, and up 13% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.02B | 17.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.07B | 17.5K t |
| 2022 | $12.77B | 16.9K t |
| 2021 | $13.16B | 17.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.72B | 15.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.61B | 18.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.26B | 17.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.81B | 16.9K t |
Top prosthetics (non-joint) exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by Singapore and the Netherlands. The top three supply 48% between them, out of 141 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.39B | 26% |
| Singapore | $1.87B | 11% |
| Netherlands | $1.87B | 11% |
| Costa Rica | $1.69B | 9.9% |
| Ireland | $1.60B | 9.4% |
| Germany | $886.2M | 5.2% |
| Mexico | $781.6M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $655.9M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $455.5M | 2.7% |
| France | $391.9M | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $376.6M | 2.2% |
| Iceland | $283.7M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 42% across 202 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.10B | 18% |
| Netherlands | $2.96B | 17% |
| China | $1.12B | 6.6% |
| Germany | $883.2M | 5.2% |
| France | $799.2M | 4.7% |
| Japan | $766.5M | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $580.9M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $569.4M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $482.5M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $353.1M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $346.1M | 2% |
| Australia | $324.8M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $960.31 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $1,957.48 per kg and Germany $593.52 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9021.39: Artificial parts of the body: excluding artificial joints. HS 9021 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most prosthetics (non-joint)?
The United States exported $4.39 billion in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Singapore (11%) and the Netherlands (11%). In all, 141 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most prosthetics (non-joint)?
The United States imported $3.10 billion in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (17%) and China (7%). The top three importers together take 42%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in prosthetics (non-joint)?
It was worth $17.02 billion in 2024, about 17.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 73% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 141 countries reported exports and 202 reported imports.
What is the average price of prosthetics (non-joint) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $960.31 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $1,957.48 per kg and Germany $593.52 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for prosthetics (non-joint)?
The HS code for prosthetics (non-joint) is subheading 9021.39, in chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 9021 page.
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