Medicated gauze and bandages imports in Morocco: data, top suppliers and prices
Morocco imported $5.7 million of medicated gauze and bandages in 2024 (652 tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.9 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 | $5.7M | 652 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 569 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 440 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 461 t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 564 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 576 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 596 t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 827 t |
Where Morocco imports medicated gauze and bandages from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), Turkey (23%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 29% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 23% |
| France | $708K | 12% |
| Portugal | $617K | 11% |
| United States | $398K | 7% |
| South Korea | $307K | 5.4% |
| Spain | $125K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $120K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $107K | 1.9% |
| India | $94K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.74 per kg, 34% below the world average of $13.19, 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.
Medicated gauze and bandages exports from Morocco
In 2024, Morocco exported medicated gauze and bandages worth $3.1 million (504 tonnes). France alone took 92% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.9M | 92% |
| Portugal | $162K | 5.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $40K | 1.3% |
| Gabon | $39K | 1.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $20K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Mauritania | $1K | 0% |
| Senegal | $1K | 0% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco medicated gauze and bandages imports (HS 3005.90): 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 3005.90: Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles: (excluding adhesive dressings), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of medicated gauze and bandages imported by Morocco?
Morocco imported medicated gauze and bandages worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 652 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply medicated gauze and bandages to Morocco?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Turkey (23%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 266% on the year.
What is the average import price of medicated gauze and bandages per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.74 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $13.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medicated gauze and bandages to Morocco changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Morocco also export medicated gauze and bandages?
Yes. Morocco exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Portugal and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Morocco is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicated gauze and bandages?
The HS code for medicated gauze and bandages is subheading 3005.90. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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