Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures. In 2021, Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures were the world's 1013th most traded product, with a total trade of $3.39B. Between 2020 and 2021 the exports of Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures grew by 19%, from $2.85B to $3.39B. Trade in Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures represent 0.016% of total world trade.
Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures are a part of Medical Instruments.
Exports In 2021 the top exporters of Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures were China ($436M), United States ($406M), Mexico ($269M), Japan ($252M), and Germany ($241M).
Imports In 2021 the top importers of Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures were United States ($674M), China ($319M), Germany ($228M), Mexico ($212M), and Belgium ($204M).
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 968th 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.