Respiratory therapy equipment trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in respiratory therapy equipment was worth $11.27 billion in 2024, about 181.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 50% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $11.27B | 181.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.42B | 209.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.88B | 213.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.76B | 235.1K t |
| 2020 | $15.49B | 174.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.40B | 130.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.96B | 124.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.52B | 127.2K t |
Top respiratory therapy equipment exporting countries
Singapore is the largest exporter with 19% of world exports, followed by China and Australia. The top three supply 44% between them, out of 158 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $2.12B | 19% |
| China | $1.70B | 15% |
| Australia | $1.12B | 10% |
| United States | $914.8M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $872.3M | 7.7% |
| Mexico | $723.7M | 6.4% |
| Malaysia | $547.7M | 4.9% |
| New Zealand | $483.0M | 4.3% |
| France | $396.7M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $344.9M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $316.8M | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $224.0M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (36%), Germany (5%) and the Netherlands (5%). 217 countries imported it, and the top three take 46% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.07B | 36% |
| Germany | $598.2M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $566.3M | 5% |
| France | $479.4M | 4.3% |
| Singapore | $462.0M | 4.1% |
| Japan | $457.3M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $362.0M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $326.2M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $323.3M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $301.1M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $275.2M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $259.7M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $62.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, New Zealand averaged $115.17 per kg and China $32.33 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 9019.20: Therapeutic respiration apparatus: ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy apparatus: artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus. HS 9019 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most respiratory therapy equipment?
Singapore exported $2.12 billion in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by China (15%) and Australia (10%). In all, 158 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most respiratory therapy equipment?
The United States imported $4.07 billion in 2024, 36% of world imports, ahead of Germany (5%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three importers together take 46%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in respiratory therapy equipment?
It was worth $11.27 billion in 2024, about 181.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 50% since 2017. The peak year was 2020 at $15.49 billion. 158 countries reported exports and 217 reported imports.
What is the average price of respiratory therapy equipment per kg?
The world average declared value was about $62.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, New Zealand averaged $115.17 per kg and China $32.33 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 respiratory therapy equipment?
The HS code for respiratory therapy equipment is subheading 9019.20, 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 9019 page.
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