Adhesive wound dressings imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of adhesive wound dressings by Saudi Arabia reached $79.7 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $79.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $73.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $64.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $45.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $28.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $30.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $28.0M | 924 t |
| 2017 | $26.6M | 1.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports adhesive wound dressings from
The largest suppliers were Finland (34%), Japan (15%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+442% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $27.1M | 34% |
| Japan | $11.8M | 15% |
| China | $10.0M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $7.2M | 9% |
| United States | $6.9M | 8.6% |
| Egypt | $3.2M | 4% |
| Belgium | $3.0M | 3.8% |
| Sweden | $2.3M | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $2.0M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.65 per kg, 75% 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.
Adhesive wound dressings exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $2.2 million of adhesive wound dressings in 2024 (107 tonnes). Most of it went to Belgium (46%), United Arab Emirates (30%), United States (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $996K | 46% |
| United Arab Emirates | $647K | 30% |
| United States | $443K | 20% |
| Canada | $32K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 1.4% |
| Bahrain | $8K | 0.4% |
| Oman | $7K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.3% |
| Slovakia | $3K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported adhesive wound dressings worth $79.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply adhesive wound dressings to Saudi Arabia?
Finland was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($27.1 million), followed by Japan (15%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of adhesive wound dressings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.65 per kg in 2024, 75% 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 Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.6 million in 2017 to $79.7 million in 2024, an increase of 200%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $47.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export adhesive wound dressings?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, the United Arab Emirates and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $77.5 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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