Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical). In 2020, Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) were the world's 73rd most traded product, with a total trade of $30.3B. Between 2019 and 2020 the exports of Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) decreased by -4.08%, from $31.6B to $30.3B. Trade in Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) represent 0.18% of total world trade.
Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) are a part of Medical Instruments.
Exports In 2020 the top exporters of Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) were United States ($6.14B), Netherlands ($3.85B), Mexico ($3.32B), Ireland ($3.29B), and Germany ($2.38B).
Imports In 2020 the top importers of Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) were United States ($6.27B), Netherlands ($3.18B), Germany ($2.34B), China ($2.09B), and Japan ($2.08B).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) was 4.57%, making it the 4550th lowest tariff using the HS6 product classification.
Ranking Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) ranks 2479th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description A needle is a thin, hollow cylinder with a sharp point that is used to puncture and remove tissue or liquid, such as blood, from the body. A catheter is a thin, flexible tube inserted into a hollow organ or duct in the body and is used to drain fluid and as a conduit for other purposes. And a cannula is a short piece of plastic tube inserted between the layers of skin and muscle in order to administer a drug.