Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives by Turkey reached $27.2 million in 2024 (177 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $27.2M | 177 t |
| 2023 | $22.9M | 170 t |
| 2022 | $23.8M | 220 t |
| 2021 | $21.3M | 148 t |
| 2020 | $17.4M | 128 t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 126 t |
| 2018 | $19.8M | 178 t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 152 t |
Where Turkey imports surgical sutures and tissue adhesives from
Most of the value came from United States (23%), India (23%), Austria (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.3M | 23% |
| India | $6.3M | 23% |
| Austria | $3.3M | 12% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.1M | 7.8% |
| Mexico | $1.5M | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $615K | 2.3% |
| China | $587K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $153.95 per kg, 46% below the world average of $285.74, 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.
Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives exports from Turkey
Exports of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives by Turkey reached $22.8 million in 2024 (138 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were China (11%), Netherlands (10%), Libya (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 25%. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+766% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 9.7% |
| Libya | $1.1M | 5% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.1M | 4.7% |
| Iraq | $929K | 4.1% |
| United States | $908K | 4% |
| South Korea | $813K | 3.6% |
| Russia | $618K | 2.7% |
| Georgia | $614K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey imported surgical sutures and tissue adhesives worth $27.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 177 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply surgical sutures and tissue adhesives to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by India (23%) and Austria (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average import price of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $153.95 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $285.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $27.2 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export surgical sutures and tissue adhesives?
Yes. Turkey exported $22.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the Netherlands and Libya. That compares with imports of $27.2 million in the same 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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