Ostomy appliances imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $3.0 million of ostomy appliances in 2024 (65 tonnes). That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $3.0M | 65 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 35 t |
| 2022 | $707K | 13 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 20 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 19 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 15 t |
| 2018 | $994K | 16 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 29 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports ostomy appliances from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (38%), Hungary (29%), China (24%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 38% |
| Hungary | $848K | 29% |
| China | $707K | 24% |
| France | $216K | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $16K | 0.5% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Philippines | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $45.47 per kg, close to the world average of $55.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates ostomy appliances imports (HS 3006.91): 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 3006.91: Pharmaceutical goods: appliances identifiable for ostomy use.
Common questions
What is the value of ostomy appliances imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported ostomy appliances worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply ostomy appliances to the United Arab Emirates?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Hungary (29%) and China (24%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 534% on the year.
What is the average import price of ostomy appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $45.47 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $55.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ostomy appliances to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ostomy appliances?
The HS code for ostomy appliances is subheading 3006.91. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3006 page.
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