Medical lubricant and coupling gels imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medical lubricant and coupling gels by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.9 million in 2024 (401 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.9 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 | $3.9M | 401 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 316 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 301 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 342 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 366 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 198 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 141 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 250 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports medical lubricant and coupling gels from
Most of the value came from Thailand (19%), China (15%), Italy (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+481% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $748K | 19% |
| China | $573K | 15% |
| Italy | $446K | 12% |
| India | $360K | 9.3% |
| United Kingdom | $341K | 8.9% |
| Finland | $319K | 8.3% |
| United States | $224K | 5.8% |
| Spain | $136K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $131K | 3.4% |
| Canada | $108K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.60 per kg, close to the world average of $11.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates medical lubricant and coupling gels imports (HS 3006.70): 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 3006.70: Pharmaceutical goods: Gel preparations designed to be used in human or veterinary medicine as a lubricant for parts of the body for surgical operations or physical examinations or as a coupling agent between the body and medical instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of medical lubricant and coupling gels imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported medical lubricant and coupling gels worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 401 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical lubricant and coupling gels to the United Arab Emirates?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($748 thousand), followed by China (15%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 481% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical lubricant and coupling gels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.60 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $11.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical lubricant and coupling gels to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2022 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical lubricant and coupling gels?
The HS code for medical lubricant and coupling gels is subheading 3006.70. 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?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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