Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported surgical sutures and tissue adhesives worth $174.8 million (678 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 212 countries for imports of this product. That is 27% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $174.8M | 679 t |
| 2023 | $138.1M | 762 t |
| 2022 | $142.8M | 855 t |
| 2021 | $140.7M | 844 t |
| 2020 | $144.1M | 985 t |
| 2019 | $208.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $173.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $169.5M | 2.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports surgical sutures and tissue adhesives from
Most of the value came from United States (32%), Mexico (12%), Belgium (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+241% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $56.6M | 32% |
| Mexico | $20.6M | 12% |
| Belgium | $19.5M | 11% |
| Austria | $17.6M | 10% |
| Denmark | $17.5M | 10% |
| Germany | $12.4M | 7.1% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $3.6M | 2% |
| Japan | $2.9M | 1.7% |
| France | $2.9M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $257.64 per kg, close to the world average of $285.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $121.3 million of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives in 2024 (742 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 133 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to United States (33%), China (11%), Poland (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40.2M | 33% |
| China | $13.6M | 11% |
| Poland | $9.3M | 7.7% |
| Ireland | $7.4M | 6.1% |
| Hungary | $7.0M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $6.3M | 5.2% |
| France | $4.1M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 3.3% |
| Denmark | $3.7M | 3% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom surgical sutures and tissue adhesives imports (HS 3006.10): 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 3006.10: Pharmaceutical goods: sterile surgical catgut, suture materials, tissue adhesives, laminaria, laminaria tents, absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics, and surgical or dental adhesion barriers.
Common questions
What is the value of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported surgical sutures and tissue adhesives worth $174.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 678 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 212 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply surgical sutures and tissue adhesives to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($56.6 million), followed by Mexico (12%) and Belgium (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average import price of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $257.64 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $285.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $169.5 million in 2017 to $174.8 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2019 at $208.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $161.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export surgical sutures and tissue adhesives?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $121.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, China and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $53.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for surgical sutures and tissue adhesives?
The HS code for surgical sutures and tissue adhesives is subheading 3006.10. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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