Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives imports in Algeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives by Algeria reached $3.3 million in 2024 (19 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.9 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 | $3.3M | 19 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 18 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 10 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 13 t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 61 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 62 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 21 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 17 t |
Where Algeria imports surgical sutures and tissue adhesives from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.0M | 59% |
| Austria | $452K | 14% |
| Poland | $307K | 9.2% |
| Hungary | $207K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $92K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $76K | 2.3% |
| India | $69K | 2.1% |
| France | $50K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $41K | 1.2% |
| China | $34K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $171.87 per kg, 40% below the world average of $285.74, 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 surgical sutures and tissue adhesives imports (HS 3006.10): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives imported by Algeria?
Algeria imported surgical sutures and tissue adhesives worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply surgical sutures and tissue adhesives to Algeria?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Austria (14%) and Poland (9%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 353% on the year.
What is the average import price of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $171.87 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $285.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives to Algeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2020 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for surgical sutures and tissue adhesives?
The HS code for surgical sutures and tissue adhesives is subheading 3006.10. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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