Medical lubricant and coupling gels imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.7 million of medical lubricant and coupling gels in 2024 (324 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.5 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 | $4.7M | 324 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 318 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 421 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 305 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 290 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 308 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 265 t |
| 2017 | $896K | 133 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports medical lubricant and coupling gels from
The largest suppliers were United States (33%), Italy (24%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+544% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 33% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 24% |
| Germany | $370K | 7.9% |
| Spain | $331K | 7% |
| Finland | $197K | 4.2% |
| China | $190K | 4% |
| South Korea | $164K | 3.5% |
| Hungary | $103K | 2.2% |
| France | $82K | 1.8% |
| Romania | $66K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.50 per kg, 28% above the world average of $11.31. 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 Saudi Arabia medical lubricant and coupling gels imports (HS 3006.70): 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 3006.70: Pharmaceutical goods: Gel preparations designed to be used in human or veterinary medicine as a lubricant for parts of the body for surgical operations or physical examinations or as a coupling agent between the body and medical instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of medical lubricant and coupling gels imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported medical lubricant and coupling gels worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 324 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical lubricant and coupling gels to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Italy (24%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical lubricant and coupling gels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.50 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $11.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical lubricant and coupling gels to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $896 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 425%. The peak was 2021 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical lubricant and coupling gels?
The HS code for medical lubricant and coupling gels is subheading 3006.70. 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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