Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $6.8 million of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives in 2024 (18 tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $6.8M | 18 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 24 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 16 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 12 t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 18 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 11 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 8 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 9 t |
Where Qatar imports surgical sutures and tissue adhesives from
The largest suppliers were United States (50%), Germany (14%), Mexico (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+869% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.4M | 50% |
| Germany | $958K | 14% |
| Mexico | $706K | 10% |
| Belgium | $423K | 6.2% |
| Austria | $209K | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $199K | 2.9% |
| Denmark | $149K | 2.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $125K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $103K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $98K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $380.86 per kg, 33% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Qatar?
The shipment records behind Qatar 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 Qatar?
Qatar imported surgical sutures and tissue adhesives worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply surgical sutures and tissue adhesives to Qatar?
The United States was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Mexico (10%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 869% on the year.
What is the average import price of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $380.86 per kg in 2024, 33% 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 Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2020 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 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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