Adhesive wound dressings imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $26.4 million of adhesive wound dressings in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $36.8 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 | $26.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $36.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $29.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $26.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $23.7M | 812 t |
| 2019 | $34.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $34.6M | 952 t |
| 2017 | $21.3M | 778 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports adhesive wound dressings from
Most of the value came from China (19%), Germany (15%), United States (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+477% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 19% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 15% |
| United States | $3.6M | 14% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 10% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 7.2% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 6.9% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $647K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $630K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.49 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 the United Arab Emirates
Exports of adhesive wound dressings by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.0 million in 2024 (73 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 89% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.8M | 89% |
| Israel | $82K | 4.1% |
| Angola | $30K | 1.5% |
| Seychelles | $28K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $19K | 0.9% |
| Malawi | $13K | 0.6% |
| India | $10K | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $6K | 0.3% |
| Maldives | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported adhesive wound dressings worth $26.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply adhesive wound dressings to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Germany (15%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 477% on the year.
What is the average import price of adhesive wound dressings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.49 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $22.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of adhesive wound dressings to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.2 million in 2017 to $26.4 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $36.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export adhesive wound dressings?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Israel and Angola. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $24.4 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?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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