Adhesive wound dressings imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of adhesive wound dressings by Kuwait reached $8.2 million in 2024 (219 tonnes). That is 34% more 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.2M | 219 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 285 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 206 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 124 t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 190 t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 224 t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 209 t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 204 t |
Where Kuwait imports adhesive wound dressings from
The largest suppliers were China (16%), Finland (14%), Turkey (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+377% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 16% |
| Finland | $1.1M | 14% |
| Turkey | $936K | 12% |
| Spain | $674K | 8.3% |
| Germany | $639K | 7.8% |
| United States | $465K | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $398K | 4.9% |
| Poland | $392K | 4.8% |
| Japan | $370K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $329K | 4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.29 per kg, 65% above the world average of $22.64. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait adhesive wound dressings imports (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 imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported adhesive wound dressings worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 219 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply adhesive wound dressings to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Finland (14%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 377% on the year.
What is the average import price of adhesive wound dressings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.29 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $22.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of adhesive wound dressings to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 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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