Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical). In 2022, Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) were the world's 82nd most traded product, with a total trade of $35.8B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) grew by 5.19%, from $34B to $35.8B. Trade in Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) represent 0.15% of total world trade.
Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) are a part of Medical Instruments.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) were United States ($7.45B), Ireland ($4.77B), Mexico ($4.06B), Netherlands ($3.8B), and Germany ($2.19B).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) were United States ($8.09B), Netherlands ($4.56B), China ($2.44B), Germany ($2.32B), and Japan ($1.92B).
Ranking Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) ranks 2153rd 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.