Medical dressing imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $5.6 million of medical dressing in 2024 (202 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $5.6M | 202 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 604 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 665 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 507 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 547 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 472 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 426 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 145 t |
Where Tunisia imports medical dressing from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Switzerland (22%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 36% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 22% |
| France | $811K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $587K | 11% |
| Germany | $236K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $200K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $124K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $96K | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $92K | 1.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $49K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3005
| 3005.90 | Medicated gauze and bandages | 62% |
| 3005.10 | Adhesive wound dressings | 39% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.51 per kg, 63% above the world average of $16.84. 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.
Medical dressing exports from Tunisia
Exports of medical dressing by Tunisia reached $3.0 million in 2024 (157 tonnes). Most of it went to Algeria (35%), Spain (21%), France (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest (+302% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia medical dressing imports (HS 3005): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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: Wadding, gauze, bandages (dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or in forms or packings for retail sale, for medical, surgical or veterinary use.
Common questions
What is the value of medical dressing imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported medical dressing worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 202 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical dressing to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Switzerland (22%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The Dominican Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical dressing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.51 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $16.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medical dressing to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export medical dressing?
Yes. Tunisia exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Spain and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical dressing?
The HS code for medical dressing is heading 3005. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 3005.90 (62% of the value) and 3005.10 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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