Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported surgical sutures and tissue adhesives worth $1.35 billion (4.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 133 countries for exports of this product. That is 13% less 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.35B | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.55B | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.45B | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.36B | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.23B | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.42B | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.21B | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.19B | 3.2K t |
Where the United States exports surgical sutures and tissue adhesives to
The largest buyer markets were Belgium (21%), Japan (11%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $287.0M | 21% |
| Japan | $151.5M | 11% |
| China | $118.2M | 8.8% |
| Singapore | $95.4M | 7.1% |
| Netherlands | $68.3M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $62.2M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $56.6M | 4.2% |
| Mexico | $55.2M | 4.1% |
| Australia | $49.6M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $41.4M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $278.39 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 imports to the United States
The United States imported $635.0 million of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. Most of the value came from Denmark (21%), Israel (14%), Ireland (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $131.7M | 21% |
| Israel | $87.9M | 14% |
| Ireland | $81.5M | 13% |
| Austria | $54.8M | 8.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $45.0M | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $41.4M | 6.5% |
| Mexico | $40.8M | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $40.2M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $20.3M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $17.5M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States surgical sutures and tissue adhesives exports (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 exported by the United States?
The United States exported surgical sutures and tissue adhesives worth $1.35 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 133 countries worldwide, with 26% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy surgical sutures and tissue adhesives from the United States?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($287.0 million), followed by Japan (11%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 147 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average export price of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives per kg?
The average declared export value was about $278.39 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $285.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of surgical sutures and tissue adhesives from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.19 billion in 2017 to $1.35 billion in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $1.55 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.34 billion a year.
Does the United States also import surgical sutures and tissue adhesives?
Yes. The United States imported $635.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Denmark, Israel and Ireland. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $715.0 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 States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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