Adhesive wound dressings exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $54.6 million of adhesive wound dressings in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $60.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $47.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $40.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $34.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $34.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $33.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $35.9M | 3.3K t |
Where Egypt exports adhesive wound dressings to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (20%), Netherlands (13%), United Kingdom (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $10.9M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $7.0M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 7.6% |
| Brazil | $4.0M | 7.4% |
| France | $3.6M | 6.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.2M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 4% |
| Bulgaria | $2.0M | 3.7% |
| Algeria | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.26 per kg, 28% below the world average of $22.64, 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.
Adhesive wound dressings imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported adhesive wound dressings worth $1.7 million (121 tonnes). China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $957K | 57% |
| Finland | $210K | 13% |
| Italy | $127K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $103K | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $78K | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $67K | 4% |
| Lebanon | $36K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $16K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt adhesive wound dressings exports (HS 3005.10): 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 3005.10: Dressings, adhesive: and other articles having an adhesive layer, packed for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of adhesive wound dressings exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported adhesive wound dressings worth $54.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 146 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy adhesive wound dressings from Egypt?
Germany was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (13%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 100 buyer countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average export price of adhesive wound dressings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.26 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $22.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of adhesive wound dressings from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $35.9 million in 2017 to $54.6 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2023 at $60.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also import adhesive wound dressings?
Yes. Egypt imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Finland and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $53.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for adhesive wound dressings?
The HS code for adhesive wound dressings is subheading 3005.10. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3005 page.
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