Medical dressing imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $11.6 million of medical dressing in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $11.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports medical dressing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 58% |
| Switzerland | $1.0M | 8.6% |
| Pakistan | $635K | 5.5% |
| France | $609K | 5.2% |
| India | $504K | 4.3% |
| Portugal | $467K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $318K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $251K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $245K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $229K | 2% |
Product types under HS 3005
| 3005.90 | Medicated gauze and bandages | 83% |
| 3005.10 | Adhesive wound dressings | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.32 per kg, 68% below the world average of $16.84, 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.
Medical dressing exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $2.1 million of medical dressing in 2024 (223 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ethiopia (19%), Jordan (19%), South Sudan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya medical dressing imports (HS 3005): 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: 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 imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported medical dressing worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical dressing to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Switzerland (9%) and Pakistan (5%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical dressing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.32 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $16.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medical dressing to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2022 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export medical dressing?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Jordan and South Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical dressing?
The HS code for medical dressing is heading 3005. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3005.90 (83% of the value) and 3005.10 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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