Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives exports from Israel: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives by Israel reached $99.7 million in 2024 (228 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average.
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 | $99.7M | 228 t |
| 2023 | $76.9M | 182 t |
| 2022 | $75.8M | 153 t |
| 2021 | $60.7M | 64 t |
| 2020 | $44.8M | 56 t |
| 2019 | $48.0M | 78 t |
| 2018 | $33.2M | 31 t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 26 t |
Where Israel exports surgical sutures and tissue adhesives to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 88% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $87.9M | 88% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 2% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 1.6% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| Australia | $839K | 0.8% |
| Colombia | $506K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $433K | 0.4% |
| New Zealand | $421K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $410K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $438.02 per kg, 53% above the world average of $285.74. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives imports to Israel
In 2024, Israel imported surgical sutures and tissue adhesives worth $27.0 million (67 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Belgium alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+595% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $13.7M | 51% |
| United States | $4.5M | 17% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $828K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $663K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $612K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $385K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel surgical sutures and tissue adhesives exports (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 exported by Israel?
Israel exported surgical sutures and tissue adhesives worth $99.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 228 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 133 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy surgical sutures and tissue adhesives from Israel?
The United States was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($87.9 million), followed by Belgium (2%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average export price of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives per kg?
The average declared export value was about $438.02 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $285.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives from Israel changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $99.7 million in 2024, an increase of 561%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $56.8 million a year.
Does Israel also import surgical sutures and tissue adhesives?
Yes. Israel imported $27.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, the United States and Austria. On balance Israel is a net exporter of this product, by about $72.7 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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