Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $3.6 million of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives in 2024 (10 tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.3 million.
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 | $3.6M | 10 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 10 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 15 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 11 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 25 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 20 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 24 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 11 t |
Where Lebanon imports surgical sutures and tissue adhesives from
The largest suppliers were Dominican Republic (23%), United States (23%), Mexico (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $848K | 24% |
| United States | $846K | 23% |
| Mexico | $390K | 11% |
| India | $285K | 7.9% |
| Spain | $276K | 7.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $213K | 5.9% |
| China | $158K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $144K | 4% |
| Belgium | $105K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $64K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $361.72 per kg, 27% 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 Lebanon 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 Lebanon?
Lebanon imported surgical sutures and tissue adhesives worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply surgical sutures and tissue adhesives to Lebanon?
The Dominican Republic was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($848 thousand), followed by the United States (23%) and Mexico (11%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $361.72 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $285.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2018 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 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.
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