Adhesive wound dressings exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $268.7 million of adhesive wound dressings in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 146 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $456.0 million.
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 | $268.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $275.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $262.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $259.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $271.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $347.8M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $266.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $456.0M | 7.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports adhesive wound dressings to
Most of it went to Netherlands (31%), United States (23%), Spain (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $82.1M | 31% |
| United States | $60.7M | 23% |
| Spain | $17.2M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $11.5M | 4.3% |
| China | $10.2M | 3.8% |
| France | $10.1M | 3.8% |
| Ireland | $9.8M | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.2M | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $6.7M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $4.9M | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $58.33 per kg, 158% above the world average of $22.64. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Adhesive wound dressings imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $187.6 million of adhesive wound dressings in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. Most of the value came from China (35%), Hungary (14%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $65.9M | 35% |
| Hungary | $25.7M | 14% |
| Germany | $16.4M | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $10.9M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $9.9M | 5.3% |
| France | $8.6M | 4.6% |
| Czech Republic | $6.9M | 3.7% |
| United States | $5.4M | 2.9% |
| Finland | $5.4M | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $4.2M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom adhesive wound dressings exports (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 exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported adhesive wound dressings worth $268.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 146 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy adhesive wound dressings from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($82.1 million), followed by the United States (23%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 131 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average export price of adhesive wound dressings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $58.33 per kg in 2024, 158% 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 exports of adhesive wound dressings from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $456.0 million in 2017 to $268.7 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2017 at $456.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $301.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import adhesive wound dressings?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $187.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Hungary and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $81.0 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?
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