Medicated gauze and bandages imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Algeria imported medicated gauze and bandages worth $10.9 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 30% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 594 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 542 t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 688 t |
| 2020 | $11.0M | 706 t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 892 t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 646 t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 639 t |
Where Algeria imports medicated gauze and bandages from
Most of the value came from South Korea (48%), China (24%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.02 per kg, 24% below the world average of $13.19, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria medicated gauze and bandages imports (HS 3005.90): 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 3005.90: Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles: (excluding adhesive dressings), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of medicated gauze and bandages imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported medicated gauze and bandages worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply medicated gauze and bandages to Algeria?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (24%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of medicated gauze and bandages per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.02 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $13.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medicated gauze and bandages to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2019 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicated gauze and bandages?
The HS code for medicated gauze and bandages is subheading 3005.90. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Algeria, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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