Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in surgical sutures and tissue adhesives was worth $5.16 billion in 2024, about 18.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $5.16B | 18.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.30B | 18.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.24B | 17.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.21B | 17.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.69B | 18.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.92B | 21.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.82B | 19.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.38B | 18.8K t |
Top surgical sutures and tissue adhesives exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (26%), Mexico (10%) and Austria (10%). 133 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 46%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.35B | 26% |
| Mexico | $519.7M | 10% |
| Austria | $494.8M | 9.6% |
| Belgium | $489.7M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $484.1M | 9.4% |
| Denmark | $270.8M | 5.3% |
| Spain | $165.2M | 3.2% |
| Ireland | $140.9M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $121.3M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $106.1M | 2.1% |
| Israel | $99.7M | 1.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $95.2M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Belgium is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 38% across 212 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $949.5M | 18% |
| United States | $635.0M | 12% |
| Germany | $393.3M | 7.6% |
| Japan | $347.2M | 6.7% |
| China | $232.9M | 4.5% |
| Singapore | $200.1M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $195.2M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $174.8M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $172.9M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $142.0M | 2.8% |
| France | $134.2M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $91.1M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $285.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $844.32 per kg and Spain $239.61 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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The shipment records behind Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives (HS 3006.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 3006.10: Pharmaceutical goods: sterile surgical catgut, suture materials, tissue adhesives, laminaria, laminaria tents, absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics, and surgical or dental adhesion barriers. HS 3006 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most surgical sutures and tissue adhesives?
The United States exported $1.35 billion in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Mexico (10%) and Austria (10%). In all, 133 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most surgical sutures and tissue adhesives?
Belgium imported $949.5 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of the United States (12%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in surgical sutures and tissue adhesives?
It was worth $5.16 billion in 2024, about 18.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $5.30 billion. 133 countries reported exports and 212 reported imports.
What is the average price of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives per kg?
The world average declared value was about $285.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $844.32 per kg and Spain $239.61 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for surgical sutures and tissue adhesives?
The HS code for surgical sutures and tissue adhesives is subheading 3006.10, in chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3006 page.
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