Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures. In 2020, Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures were the world's 976th most traded product, with a total trade of $2.85B. Between 2019 and 2020 the exports of Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures decreased by -6.69%, from $3.05B to $2.85B. Trade in Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures represent 0.017% of total world trade.
Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures are a part of Medical Instruments.
Exports In 2020 the top exporters of Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures were United States ($381M), China ($268M), Mexico ($247M), Ireland ($237M), and Japan ($224M).
Imports In 2020 the top importers of Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures were United States ($655M), Germany ($209M), Mexico ($154M), China ($139M), and Japan ($133M).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures was 4.23%, making it the 4861st lowest tariff using the HS6 product classification.
Ranking Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures ranks 1588th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Tubular metal needles are often used in surgical procedures to keep the incision open, or to remove fluid from the body. Needles for sutures are typically used to sew together the edges of a wound to close it.