Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives by Kuwait reached $30.2 million in 2024 (38 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $30.2M | 38 t |
| 2023 | $26.1M | 33 t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 47 t |
| 2021 | $16.4M | 21 t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 20 t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 22 t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 21 t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 14 t |
Where Kuwait imports surgical sutures and tissue adhesives from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $16.6M | 55% |
| Mexico | $2.6M | 8.7% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| Denmark | $966K | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $954K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $597K | 2% |
| Costa Rica | $572K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $796.28 per kg, 179% 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.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait surgical sutures and tissue adhesives imports (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 imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported surgical sutures and tissue adhesives worth $30.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply surgical sutures and tissue adhesives to Kuwait?
The United States was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($16.6 million), followed by Mexico (9%) and Austria (6%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Costa Rica grew fastest among the top ten, up 561% on the year.
What is the average import price of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $796.28 per kg in 2024, 179% 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 imports of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $30.2 million in 2024, an increase of 276%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.4 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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