Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives by Tunisia reached $6.3 million in 2024 (18 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.7 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 | $6.3M | 18 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 22 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 13 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 7 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 12 t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 12 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 11 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 14 t |
Where Tunisia imports surgical sutures and tissue adhesives from
The largest suppliers were Spain (37%), Belgium (17%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+997% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.4M | 37% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 17% |
| Germany | $711K | 11% |
| United States | $656K | 10% |
| Dominican Republic | $641K | 10% |
| Brazil | $211K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $147K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $131K | 2.1% |
| Australia | $122K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $109K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $356.58 per kg, 25% above the world average of $285.74. 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.
Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives exports from Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia exported surgical sutures and tissue adhesives worth $223 thousand (1 tonnes). Most of it went to Mauritania (30%), Togo (25%), France (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $67K | 30% |
| Togo | $55K | 25% |
| France | $48K | 21% |
| Belgium | $25K | 11% |
| Burkina Faso | $15K | 6.7% |
| Benin | $11K | 4.8% |
| Cameroon | $3K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia surgical sutures and tissue adhesives imports (HS 3006.10): 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 3006.10: Pharmaceutical goods: sterile surgical catgut, suture materials, tissue adhesives, laminaria, laminaria tents, absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics, and surgical or dental adhesion barriers.
Common questions
What is the value of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported surgical sutures and tissue adhesives worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply surgical sutures and tissue adhesives to Tunisia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Belgium (17%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Dominican Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 997% on the year.
What is the average import price of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $356.58 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $285.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2019 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export surgical sutures and tissue adhesives?
Yes. Tunisia exported $223 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Togo and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for surgical sutures and tissue adhesives?
The HS code for surgical sutures and tissue adhesives is subheading 3006.10. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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