Adhesive wound dressings imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $945.9 million of adhesive wound dressings in 2024 (39.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. That is 16% 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 | $945.9M | 39.8K t |
| 2023 | $814.1M | 34.0K t |
| 2022 | $914.3M | 37.3K t |
| 2021 | $851.9M | 35.0K t |
| 2020 | $688.2M | 28.5K t |
| 2019 | $706.8M | 28.6K t |
| 2018 | $545.6M | 24.6K t |
| 2017 | $673.7M | 22.1K t |
Where the United States imports adhesive wound dressings from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Mexico (9%), Japan (9%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $326.9M | 35% |
| Mexico | $87.2M | 9.2% |
| Japan | $85.2M | 9% |
| Germany | $77.1M | 8.2% |
| Finland | $66.1M | 7% |
| Brazil | $61.6M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $60.7M | 6.4% |
| Italy | $42.1M | 4.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $36.5M | 3.9% |
| Hungary | $23.3M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.79 per kg, close to the world average of $22.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Adhesive wound dressings exports from the United States
Exports of adhesive wound dressings by the United States reached $741.9 million in 2024 (15.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 146 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (29%), Germany (11%), Canada (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $213.4M | 29% |
| Germany | $78.8M | 11% |
| Canada | $76.9M | 10% |
| China | $69.3M | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $26.9M | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $26.4M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $23.7M | 3.2% |
| Australia | $19.6M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $14.4M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $14.3M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States adhesive wound dressings imports (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 imported by the United States?
The United States imported adhesive wound dressings worth $945.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 218 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply adhesive wound dressings to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($326.9 million), followed by Mexico (9%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of adhesive wound dressings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.79 per kg in 2024, 5% 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 imports of adhesive wound dressings to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $673.7 million in 2017 to $945.9 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $767.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export adhesive wound dressings?
Yes. The United States exported $741.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Germany and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $204.0 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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