Medicated gauze and bandages imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported medicated gauze and bandages worth $62.6 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $79.6 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 | $62.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $79.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $70.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $65.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $69.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $56.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $48.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $60.4M | 4.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports medicated gauze and bandages from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Czech Republic (12%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+544% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.1M | 37% |
| Czech Republic | $7.4M | 12% |
| United States | $7.2M | 12% |
| Italy | $6.8M | 11% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $934K | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $855K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.27 per kg, close to the world average of $13.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medicated gauze and bandages exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of medicated gauze and bandages by Saudi Arabia reached $2.6 million in 2024 (188 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Belgium accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.0M | 76% |
| Netherlands | $181K | 6.9% |
| Oman | $121K | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $105K | 4% |
| Bahrain | $88K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $75K | 2.8% |
| Qatar | $55K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported medicated gauze and bandages worth $62.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply medicated gauze and bandages to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($23.1 million), followed by the Czech Republic (12%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
What is the average import price of medicated gauze and bandages per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.27 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $13.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medicated gauze and bandages to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.4 million in 2017 to $62.6 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $79.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export medicated gauze and bandages?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, the Netherlands and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $60.0 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?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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