Adhesive wound dressings imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia imported adhesive wound dressings worth $2.1 million (82 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $2.1M | 82 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 209 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 257 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 156 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 121 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 143 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 112 t |
| 2017 | $838K | 37 t |
Where Tunisia imports adhesive wound dressings from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), France (20%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+665% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $810K | 38% |
| France | $421K | 20% |
| Germany | $223K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $187K | 8.8% |
| Italy | $111K | 5.2% |
| Egypt | $92K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $86K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $80K | 3.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $37K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $28K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.02 per kg, close to the world average of $22.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Adhesive wound dressings exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $867 thousand of adhesive wound dressings in 2024 (25 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Algeria accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Tunisia 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 Tunisia?
Tunisia imported adhesive wound dressings worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply adhesive wound dressings to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($810 thousand), followed by France (20%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 665% on the year.
What is the average import price of adhesive wound dressings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.02 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $22.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of adhesive wound dressings to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $838 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. The peak was 2023 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export adhesive wound dressings?
Yes. Tunisia exported $867 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Switzerland and Jordan. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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