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Adhesive Plasters, Poultices, Wadding, Gauze, Bandages and Similar Articles. Impregnated or Coated with Pharmaceutical Substances or put up for Retail Medical, Surgical, Dental or Veterinary Purposes (Excl. Adhesive Dressings and other Articles Having an Adhesive Layer) Fines

Código 300590 (Harmonized System 2012 by 6 digits)

 2024: US$396M, Total Trade Exchange

2024: US$122M, International Sales

  2024: US$274M, International Purchases

In 2024, the trade exchange (includes international purchases and sales) of Adhesive Plasters, Poultices, Wadding, Gauze, Bandages and Similar Articles. Impregnated or Coated with Pharmaceutical Substances or put up for Retail Medical, Surgical, Dental or Veterinary Purposes (Excl. Adhesive Dressings and other Articles Having an Adhesive Layer) Fines was US$396M.

In 2024, the states with the most international sales in Adhesive Plasters, Poultices, Wadding, Gauze, Bandages and Similar Articles. Impregnated or Coated with Pharmaceutical Substances or put up for Retail Medical, Surgical, Dental or Veterinary Purposes (Excl. Adhesive Dressings and other Articles Having an Adhesive Layer) Fines were Tamaulipas (US$76M), Chihuahua (US$20.1M), Ciudad de México (US$13.7M), Baja California (US$9.79M), and Coahuila de Zaragoza (US$1.06M).

The states with the most international purchases in 2024 were Chihuahua (US$84.8M), Tamaulipas (US$83.8M), Baja California (US$78.5M), Ciudad de México (US$16.6M), and Jalisco (US$6.35M).

In 2024, the main commercial destinations of Adhesive Plasters, Poultices, Wadding, Gauze, Bandages and Similar Articles. Impregnated or Coated with Pharmaceutical Substances or put up for Retail Medical, Surgical, Dental or Veterinary Purposes (Excl. Adhesive Dressings and other Articles Having an Adhesive Layer) Fines were United States (US$114M), Guatemala (US$2.49M), Costa Rica (US$1.27M), Colombia (US$764k), and El Salvador (US$755k).

The main commercial origins of Adhesive Plasters, Poultices, Wadding, Gauze, Bandages and Similar Articles. Impregnated or Coated with Pharmaceutical Substances or put up for Retail Medical, Surgical, Dental or Veterinary Purposes (Excl. Adhesive Dressings and other Articles Having an Adhesive Layer) Fines in 2024 were China (US$165M), United States (US$78.5M), United Kingdom (US$4.99M), Germany (US$4.97M), and Ireland (US$4.76M).

In the global context, the main exporting countries of Adhesive Plasters, Poultices, Wadding, Gauze, Bandages and Similar Articles. Impregnated or Coated with Pharmaceutical Substances or put up for Retail Medical, Surgical, Dental or Veterinary Purposes (Excl. Adhesive Dressings and other Articles Having an Adhesive Layer) Fines in 2022 were China (US$2.04B), United States (US$475M), and United Kingdom (US$431M). In the same year, the main importing countries of Adhesive Plasters, Poultices, Wadding, Gauze, Bandages and Similar Articles. Impregnated or Coated with Pharmaceutical Substances or put up for Retail Medical, Surgical, Dental or Veterinary Purposes (Excl. Adhesive Dressings and other Articles Having an Adhesive Layer) Fines were United States (US$927M), Germany (US$518M), and Netherlands (US$302M).

Trade Balance of Mexico

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Net Trade Balance

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US$396M, Total Trade Exchange (2024)

In 2024, the total trade exchange of Adhesive Plasters, Poultices, Wadding, Gauze, Bandages and Similar Articles. Impregnated or Coated with Pharmaceutical Substances or put up for Retail Medical, Surgical, Dental or Veterinary Purposes (Excl. Adhesive Dressings and other Articles Having an Adhesive Layer) Fines in Mexico (including international purchases and sales) was US$396M.

The visualizations show the net balance of Adhesive Plasters, Poultices, Wadding, Gauze, Bandages and Similar Articles. Impregnated or Coated with Pharmaceutical Substances or put up for Retail Medical, Surgical, Dental or Veterinary Purposes (Excl. Adhesive Dressings and other Articles Having an Adhesive Layer) Fines at the level of states and countries. Colors more similar to blue, indicate that the territory presented a higher level of international sales. Colors more similar to red, indicate that the territory presented a higher level of international purchases.

Net International Trade

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March, 2025

  • US$28.5M, International Purchases
  • US$11.5M, International Sales

In March 2025, international sales of Adhesive Plasters, Poultices, Wadding, Gauze, Bandages and Similar Articles. Impregnated or Coated with Pharmaceutical Substances or put up for Retail Medical, Surgical, Dental or Veterinary Purposes (Excl. Adhesive Dressings and other Articles Having an Adhesive Layer) Fines were US$11.5M, while international purchases reached US$28.5M. The above results in a trade balance of -US$17M.

Market Concentration

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2025-Q1: US$30.2M, International Sales

The visualization shows the quarterly concentration of international sales of Adhesive Plasters, Poultices, Wadding, Gauze, Bandages and Similar Articles. Impregnated or Coated with Pharmaceutical Substances or put up for Retail Medical, Surgical, Dental or Veterinary Purposes (Excl. Adhesive Dressings and other Articles Having an Adhesive Layer) Fines at state level.

In the first quarter of 2025, international sales were US$30.2M, being the states with the most sales Tamaulipas (US$18.4M), Chihuahua (US$5.42M), and Ciudad de México (US$4.82M).

Exchange by Territory

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International Sales

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Tamaulipas: US$76M, State with the Most International Sales (2024)

United States: US$114M, Main commercial destination (2024)

In 2024, the states with the highest international sales in Adhesive Plasters, Poultices, Wadding, Gauze, Bandages and Similar Articles. Impregnated or Coated with Pharmaceutical Substances or put up for Retail Medical, Surgical, Dental or Veterinary Purposes (Excl. Adhesive Dressings and other Articles Having an Adhesive Layer) Fines were Tamaulipas (US$76M), Chihuahua (US$20.1M), Ciudad de México (US$13.7M), Baja California (US$9.79M), and Coahuila de Zaragoza (US$1.06M).

In 2024, the countries with the most international purchases from Mexico were United States (US$114M), Guatemala (US$2.49M), Costa Rica (US$1.27M), Colombia (US$764k), and El Salvador (US$755k).

International Purchases

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Chihuahua: US$84.8M, State with the Most International Purchases (2024)

China: US$165M, Main Commercial Origin (2024)

In 2024, the states with the highest international in Adhesive Plasters, Poultices, Wadding, Gauze, Bandages and Similar Articles. Impregnated or Coated with Pharmaceutical Substances or put up for Retail Medical, Surgical, Dental or Veterinary Purposes (Excl. Adhesive Dressings and other Articles Having an Adhesive Layer) Fines were Chihuahua (US$84.8M), Tamaulipas (US$83.8M), Baja California (US$78.5M), Ciudad de México (US$16.6M), and Jalisco (US$6.35M).

The countries with the most international sales to Mexico in 2024 were China (US$165M), United States (US$78.5M), United Kingdom (US$4.99M), Germany (US$4.97M), and Ireland (US$4.76M).

Specialization

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Specialization by State

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The RCA-Complexity  diagram compares the Revelead Comparative Advantages of states in Adhesive Plasters, Poultices, Wadding, Gauze, Bandages and Similar Articles. Impregnated or Coated with Pharmaceutical Substances or put up for Retail Medical, Surgical, Dental or Veterinary Purposes (Excl. Adhesive Dressings and other Articles Having an Adhesive Layer) Fines  and the Economic Complexity Index of each state.

RCA values ​​greater than 1 indicate that the state has comparative advantages in Adhesive Plasters, Poultices, Wadding, Gauze, Bandages and Similar Articles. Impregnated or Coated with Pharmaceutical Substances or put up for Retail Medical, Surgical, Dental or Veterinary Purposes (Excl. Adhesive Dressings and other Articles Having an Adhesive Layer) Fines. On the other hand, high levels of complexity (ECI) are associated with higher levels of income, potential for economic growth, lower income inequality and lower emissions.

Origins and Trade Destinations

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  • 2.02%, Mexican share in global exports - 2022
  • 4.4%, Mexican share in global imports - 2022

The visualizations show the global market for Adhesive Plasters, Poultices, Wadding, Gauze, Bandages and Similar Articles. Impregnated or Coated with Pharmaceutical Substances or put up for Retail Medical, Surgical, Dental or Veterinary Purposes (Excl. Adhesive Dressings and other Articles Having an Adhesive Layer) Fines. In both charts, Mexico stands out in order to identify its participation in the export and import market.

In 2022, the main exporting countries of Adhesive Plasters, Poultices, Wadding, Gauze, Bandages and Similar Articles. Impregnated or Coated with Pharmaceutical Substances or put up for Retail Medical, Surgical, Dental or Veterinary Purposes (Excl. Adhesive Dressings and other Articles Having an Adhesive Layer) Fines were China (US$2.04B), United States (US$475M), and United Kingdom (US$431M). In the same year, the main importing countries for Adhesive Plasters, Poultices, Wadding, Gauze, Bandages and Similar Articles. Impregnated or Coated with Pharmaceutical Substances or put up for Retail Medical, Surgical, Dental or Veterinary Purposes (Excl. Adhesive Dressings and other Articles Having an Adhesive Layer) Fines were United States (US$927M), Germany (US$518M), and Netherlands (US$302M).