Catheters and cannulae imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of catheters and cannulae by the United Kingdom reached $764.0 million in 2024 (15.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $1.42 billion.
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 | $764.0M | 15.3K t |
| 2023 | $890.9M | 21.0K t |
| 2022 | $677.6M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.42B | 30.9K t |
| 2020 | $949.1M | 27.6K t |
| 2019 | $956.6M | 24.9K t |
| 2018 | $890.4M | 22.0K t |
| 2017 | $841.6M | 17.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports catheters and cannulae from
Most of the value came from Hungary (12%), United States (11%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 32%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $88.7M | 12% |
| United States | $82.2M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $74.7M | 9.8% |
| China | $65.1M | 8.5% |
| Ireland | $63.6M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $62.6M | 8.2% |
| Mexico | $59.4M | 7.8% |
| Malaysia | $43.3M | 5.7% |
| France | $31.5M | 4.1% |
| Sweden | $24.8M | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.98 per kg, close to the world average of $53.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Catheters and cannulae exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $378.7 million of catheters and cannulae in 2024 (35.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Belgium (35%), United States (11%), Netherlands (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $132.1M | 35% |
| United States | $42.3M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $41.0M | 11% |
| Ireland | $36.8M | 9.7% |
| France | $24.5M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $9.7M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $8.1M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $7.8M | 2.1% |
| India | $6.7M | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $6.5M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom catheters and cannulae imports (HS 9018.39): 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 9018.39: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of catheters and cannulae imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported catheters and cannulae worth $764.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 221 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply catheters and cannulae to the United Kingdom?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 12% of the value ($88.7 million), followed by the United States (11%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 32%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of catheters and cannulae per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49.98 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $53.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of catheters and cannulae to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $841.6 million in 2017 to $764.0 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $1.42 billion. Over 8 years the average was $923.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export catheters and cannulae?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $378.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $385.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for catheters and cannulae?
The HS code for catheters and cannulae is subheading 9018.39. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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