Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical). In 2023, Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) were the world's 83rd most traded product, with a total trade of $35.8B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) grew by 5.94%, from $33.8B to $35.8B. Trade in Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) represent 0.16% of total world trade.
Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) are a part of Medical Instruments.
Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) were United States ($6.92B), Ireland ($4.49B), Mexico ($4.38B), Netherlands ($2.96B), and Costa Rica ($2.4B).
Imports In 2023 the top importers of Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) were United States ($7.68B), Netherlands ($4.96B), Germany ($2.73B), China ($2.12B), and Japan ($1.76B).
Ranking Needles, catheters, cannulae etc, (medical) ranks 2235th 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.