Medical dressing exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported medical dressing worth $41.8 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $42.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $41.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $37.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $37.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $30.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $33.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $27.0M | 4.1K t |
Where Turkey exports medical dressing to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (7%), Iraq (6%), Libya (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 18%. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.1M | 7.4% |
| Iraq | $2.4M | 5.8% |
| Libya | $2.0M | 4.8% |
| Romania | $2.0M | 4.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.9M | 4.7% |
| Morocco | $1.5M | 3.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| United States | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Greece | $1.3M | 3% |
| Kuwait | $1.2M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 3005
| 3005.90 | Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles: (excluding adhesive dressings), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances, packaged for… | 56% |
| 3005.10 | Dressings, adhesive: and other articles having an adhesive layer, packed for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes | 44% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3005.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.09 per kg, 34% below the world average of $16.84, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medical dressing imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported medical dressing worth $34.8 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (20%), United States (12%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 21% |
| United States | $4.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 12% |
| Finland | $2.7M | 7.6% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 4.8% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 4.2% |
| Hungary | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 4% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported medical dressing worth $41.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy medical dressing from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 7% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Iraq (6%) and Libya (5%). The top three together account for 18%, out of 152 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average export price of medical dressing per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.09 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $16.84 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of medical dressing from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $27.0 million in 2017 to $41.8 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $42.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import medical dressing?
Yes. Turkey imported $34.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Germany. That compares with exports of $41.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for medical dressing?
The HS code for medical dressing is heading 3005. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3005.90 (56% of the value) and 3005.10 (44%). 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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