According to the latest statistics from the China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Medicines & Health Products, China's total exports of medical dressings reached US$2.629 billion in 2014, representing a year-on-year increase of 10.46%. This accounted for 13.13% of China's overall medical device exports that year, which totaled US$20.023 billion. Notably, the growth rate of medical dressing exports outpaced the overall growth rate of China's medical device exports by 6.9 percentage points. Additionally, the trade competitiveness index stood at 0.77, highlighting a significant competitive edge in the international market.
　　Demand in European and American markets is strong.
　　In 2014, China exported medical dressings to a total of 196 countries and regions. Regionally, North America remained the largest export market, though the value of China's exports to Europe was very close to that of North America.
　　According to Chinese customs data, China’s exports of medical dressings to North America totaled $908 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 13.08% and accounting for 34.52% of the country’s total exports in this category. Europe was the second-largest market, with exports reaching $906 million—up 15.84% from the previous year—and making up 34.46% of the total. Asia ranked third, exporting $485 million, a 5.06% rise compared to the same period last year, and capturing 18.45% of the market share. Together, these three major continents accounted for an impressive 87.43% of China’s medical dressing exports.
　　Looking at specific countries and regions, the top 10 export markets are the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Australia, Belgium, and South Korea, with total exports amounting to US$1.843 billion, accounting for 70.1% of the overall export value.
　　Demand is recovering in European and American countries, leading to a growth trend in China's exports to these regions. Specifically, China's exports of medical dressings to the UK surged to $168 million, representing a remarkable 34.21% year-on-year increase and accounting for 6.39% of total exports to Europe and North America. Australia followed closely behind, ranking second in export growth with shipments totaling $64.9792 million—up 32.4% from the previous year—and making up 2.47% of China's overseas sales. The Netherlands rounded out the top three, with exports reaching $99.6068 million, a robust 25.67% rise compared to the same period last year, and contributing 3.79% to China's overall export share.
　　Meanwhile, the United States remains our most important export destination for medical dressings, with related exports totaling $865 million—up 13.25% year-on-year—and accounting for 32.9% of the total.
　　Emerging markets experience ups and downs.
　　However, China's exports to Latin America experienced a significant decline, with the relevant export value reaching $144 million—down 15.67% year-on-year—and accounting for 5.5% of total exports.
　　Affected by the sharp decline in oil prices and intense market competition, Chinese medical dressing exporters have shown a polarized trend in their efforts to penetrate emerging markets in Latin America. While exports to Venezuela and Cuba fell significantly—down 63.65% and 66.84%, respectively—reaching $21.5265 million and $4.6099 million—China’s exports to Brazil surged by 63.51% year-on-year, continuing the country’s rapid growth trajectory in this region. Currently, Brazil ranks as China’s 13th-largest export destination for medical dressings.
　　According to statistics, the main Chinese companies exporting medical dressings to North America include Zhijiang Aomei Medical Products Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Jianerkang Medical Dressing Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Aomedi Trading Development Co., Ltd., Anhui Huawen International Economic & Trade Co., Ltd., and Xiantao Xinfada Plastic Products Co., Ltd. Meanwhile, the leading exporters to Europe are Shaoxing Zhende Medical Dressing Co., Ltd., Steadfast Industrial (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Zhijiang Aomei Medical Products Co., Ltd., Smith & Nephew Medical Products (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., and Hefei Puerde Medical Supplies Co., Ltd. For exports to Asia, the key players are Steadfast Industrial (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shanghai Linglan Hygiene Products Co., Ltd., Suzhou Linglan Hygiene Products Co., Ltd., Shaoxing Zhende Medical Dressing Co., Ltd., and Wuhan Diyuan Medical Materials Co., Ltd.
　　Nonwoven fabric products are growing rapidly.
　　Looking at specific products, exports of five categories—medicinal cotton wool, gauze, and bandages; synthetic fiber-based disposable or medical nonwoven textile garments; other adhesive dressings and other items with adhesive coatings; cotton surgical towels and other types of towels; as well as soft fillers and similar items; and first-aid kits and medicine packs—all exceeded $100 million in value.
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　　According to Chinese customs data, China’s exports of medical dressings to North America totaled $908 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 13.08% and accounting for 34.52% of the country’s total exports in this category. Europe was the second-largest market, with exports reaching $906 million—up 15.84% from the previous year—and making up 34.46% of the total. Asia ranked third, exporting $485 million, a 5.06% rise compared to the same period last year, and capturing 18.45% of the market share. Together, these three major continents accounted for an impressive 87.43% of China’s medical dressing exports.
　　Looking at specific countries and regions, the top 10 export markets are the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Australia, Belgium, and South Korea, with total exports amounting to US$1.843 billion, accounting for 70.1% of the overall export value.
　　Demand is recovering in European and American countries, leading to a growth trend in China's exports to these regions. Specifically, China's exports of medical dressings to the UK surged to $168 million, representing a remarkable 34.21% year-on-year increase and accounting for 6.39% of total exports to Europe and North America. Australia followed closely behind, ranking second in export growth with shipments totaling $64.9792 million—up 32.4% from the previous year—and making up 2.47% of China's overseas sales. The Netherlands rounded out the top three, with exports reaching $99.6068 million, a robust 25.67% rise compared to the same period last year, and contributing 3.79% to China's overall export share.
　　Meanwhile, the United States remains our most important export destination for medical dressings, with related exports totaling $865 million—up 13.25% year-on-year—and accounting for 32.9% of the total.
　　Emerging markets experience ups and downs.
　　However, China's exports to Latin America experienced a significant decline, with the relevant export value reaching $144 million—down 15.67% year-on-year—and accounting for 5.5% of total exports.
　　Affected by the sharp decline in oil prices and intense market competition, Chinese medical dressing exporters have shown a polarized trend in their efforts to penetrate emerging markets in Latin America. While exports to Venezuela and Cuba fell significantly—down 63.65% and 66.84%, respectively—reaching $21.5265 million and $4.6099 million—China’s exports to Brazil surged by 63.51% year-on-year, continuing the country’s rapid growth trajectory in this region. Currently, Brazil ranks as China’s 13th-largest export destination for medical dressings.
　　According to statistics, the main Chinese companies exporting medical dressings to North America include Zhijiang Aomei Medical Products Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Jianerkang Medical Dressing Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Aomedi Trading Development Co., Ltd., Anhui Huawen International Economic & Trade Co., Ltd., and Xiantao Xinfada Plastic Products Co., Ltd. Meanwhile, the leading exporters to Europe are Shaoxing Zhende Medical Dressing Co., Ltd., Steadfast Industrial (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Zhijiang Aomei Medical Products Co., Ltd., Smith & Nephew Medical Products (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., and Hefei Puerde Medical Supplies Co., Ltd. For exports to Asia, the key players are Steadfast Industrial (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shanghai Linglan Hygiene Products Co., Ltd., Suzhou Linglan Hygiene Products Co., Ltd., Shaoxing Zhende Medical Dressing Co., Ltd., and Wuhan Diyuan Medical Materials Co., Ltd.
　　Nonwoven fabric products are growing rapidly.
　　Looking at specific products, exports of five categories—medicinal cotton wool, gauze, and bandages; synthetic fiber-based disposable or medical nonwoven textile garments; other adhesive dressings and other items with adhesive coatings; cotton surgical towels and other types of towels; as well as soft fillers and similar items; and first-aid kits and medicine packs—all exceeded $100 million in value.
　　Medical cotton, gauze, and bandages are major commodities in China's medical dressing exports, with an export value of US$903 million—up 1.15% year-on-year—and accounting for 34.36% of the total medical dressing exports. The primary export markets include the United States, Japan, Germany, France, and Italy, while key exporting companies are Shaoxing Zhende Medical Dressing Co., Ltd., Zhijiang Aomei Medical Products Co., Ltd., and Wanjian Industrial (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
　　The export value of disposable or medical non-woven clothing made from synthetic fibers ranked second, reaching US$791 million—up 10.91% year-on-year—and accounting for 30.09% of the total exports of medical dressings. The primary export markets include the United States, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Key exporting companies include Hefei Puerde Medical Supplies Co., Ltd., Anhui Huawen International Economic & Trade Co., Ltd., and Xiantao Xinfada Plastic Products Co., Ltd.
　　The export value of other adhesive dressings and other items with adhesive coatings reached $289 million, making it the product category with the largest export growth—up 10.77% year-on-year. Similar to disposable or medical non-woven garments made from synthetic fibers, this category experienced a faster export growth rate than the overall medical dressing sector, accounting for 11.00% of total medical dressing exports. The primary export markets include the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, and Australia. Key exporting companies include Smith & Nephew Medical Products (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., Johnson & Johnson Shanghai Co., Ltd., Shijie Medical Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., and Changzhou Hualian Health Care Dressing Co., Ltd.
　　The export value of cotton surgical towels and other types of towels reached US$163 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.52% and accounting for 6.2% of the total exports of medical dressings. The primary export markets include the United States, Japan, France, Spain, and Canada. Key exporting companies in this sector are Jiangsu Jianerkang Medical Dressing Co., Ltd., Meixin Medical Materials (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., and Jiangsu Likang Import & Export Co., Ltd.
　　The export value of other soft dressings and similar items—medicated dressings used in medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary applications, whether pre-coated with pharmaceuticals or packaged for retail sale—totaled $156 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 5.56% and accounting for 5.94% of the overall medical dressing exports. Meanwhile, emergency first-aid kits and medical pouches exported amounted to $127 million, making up 4.81% of total medical dressing exports.