Medical dressing exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Egypt exported $61.5 million of medical dressing in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 19% from 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 | $61.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $75.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $53.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $45.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $37.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $39.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $36.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $38.4M | 3.6K t |
Where Egypt exports medical dressing to
Most of it went to Germany (18%), Netherlands (12%), United Kingdom (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.3M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $7.1M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $5.8M | 9.4% |
| Brazil | $5.7M | 9.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.7M | 6% |
| France | $3.6M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 3.6% |
| Bulgaria | $2.1M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| Algeria | $1.4M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 3005
| 3005.10 | Dressings, adhesive: and other articles having an adhesive layer, packed for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes | 89% |
| 3005.90 | Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles: (excluding adhesive dressings), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances, packaged for… | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3005.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.13 per kg, close to the world average of $16.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medical dressing imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported medical dressing worth $8.4 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 57% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 15% |
| Belgium | $527K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $312K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $267K | 3.2% |
| Finland | $210K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $210K | 2.5% |
| Greece | $139K | 1.7% |
| United States | $120K | 1.4% |
| Serbia | $98K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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: Wadding, gauze, bandages (dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or in forms or packings for retail sale, for medical, surgical or veterinary use.
Common questions
What is the value of medical dressing exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported medical dressing worth $61.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy medical dressing from Egypt?
Germany was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 106 buyer countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average export price of medical dressing per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.13 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $16.84 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of medical dressing from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $38.4 million in 2017 to $61.5 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2023 at $75.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import medical dressing?
Yes. Egypt imported $8.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Korea and Belgium. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $53.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical dressing?
The HS code for medical dressing is heading 3005. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 3005.10 (89% of the value) and 3005.90 (11%). 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?
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