Ostomy appliances imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ostomy appliances by the United States reached $182.5 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 187 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $182.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $196.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $168.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $158.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $147.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $134.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $139.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $86.6M | 2.6K t |
Where the United States imports ostomy appliances from
The largest suppliers were Hungary (34%), Dominican Republic (28%), Lithuania (8%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $62.7M | 34% |
| Dominican Republic | $50.7M | 28% |
| Lithuania | $14.1M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $13.0M | 7.1% |
| Mexico | $7.5M | 4.1% |
| Ireland | $7.4M | 4% |
| Costa Rica | $6.8M | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $6.7M | 3.7% |
| Slovakia | $5.5M | 3% |
| China | $3.6M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.50 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.
Ostomy appliances exports from the United States
The United States exported $138.0 million of ostomy appliances in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 86 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Netherlands (36%), Canada (14%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $49.6M | 36% |
| Canada | $19.8M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $15.4M | 11% |
| Japan | $9.3M | 6.7% |
| Australia | $6.6M | 4.8% |
| Brazil | $6.4M | 4.6% |
| Ireland | $6.0M | 4.3% |
| Kuwait | $3.1M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $1.7M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported ostomy appliances worth $182.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 187 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply ostomy appliances to the United States?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($62.7 million), followed by the Dominican Republic (28%) and Lithuania (8%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average import price of ostomy appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49.50 per kg in 2024, 10% 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 States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $86.6 million in 2017 to $182.5 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2023 at $196.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $151.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export ostomy appliances?
Yes. The United States exported $138.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Canada and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $44.5 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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