China Medical instruments (HS 901890) Exports by Country

Monthly · USD · Source: GACC · Data through 2026-09

YTD exports$4B2026 Jan–Sep · +20.1% YoY vs 2025-01 to 2025-09
Latest exports$507.1MSeptember 2026 · +27.6% YoY vs 2025-09 to 2025-09
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Annual Totals

YearExport value
2026 Jan–Sep$4B
2025 · Full year$4.6B
2024 · Full year$4.1B
2023 · Full year$3.7B
2022 · Full year$3.5B
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YearExport value
2021 · Full year$3.2B
2020 · Full year$2.9B
2019 · Full year$2.2B
2018 · Full year$1.9B

Fast-growing export markets

Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD

  • Malaysia Exports $63.4M Increase +$25.3M YoY +66%
  • Ireland Exports $45.3M Increase +$18.8M YoY +71%
  • Belarus Exports $24.1M Increase +$17.6M YoY +270%
  • Peru Exports $26.1M Increase +$12.6M YoY +93%
  • Iraq Exports $15.1M Increase +$6.7M YoY +79%
  • Kenya Exports $12.6M Increase +$5.1M YoY +69%

Latest month · up to 5 countries

September 2026 · USD

Partner Value Share
United States $123.9M 24.4%
Germany $27.4M 5.4%
Brazil $20.8M 4.1%
Russia $20.1M 4.0%
Japan $18.5M 3.6%

Same countries · period totals

2018-01 to 2026-09 · USD

Partner Value Share
United States $8.2B 27.2%
Germany $2.2B 7.2%
Brazil $1.1B 3.5%
Russia $1B 3.5%
Japan $1.5B 5.0%

HS8 customs codes under 901890

China customs reports HS 901890 at the 8-digit level. 10 subheadings are published under it. Select an HS8 subcode to check supported export coverage, samples and your one-time price, then buy online. For unsupported scopes or custom research, ask for optional custom help.

90189010Stethoscopes

Acoustic diagnostic devices designed for listening to internal body sounds, primarily heartbeats and respiratory functions, fall under this specific classification.

90189020Sphygmomanometers

Instruments for measuring arterial blood pressure, typically comprising an inflatable cuff and manometer, are recorded here for cardiovascular health monitoring.

90189030Endoscopes

Tubular optical instruments equipped with illumination systems enable direct visual examination of internal organs and bodily cavities for diagnostic or surgical purposes.

90189040Artificial kidney (dialysis) apparatus

Life-support machines that filter waste products from the bloodstream externally serve as crucial renal replacement therapy for patients with impaired kidney function.

90189050Diathermy apparatus

Electromedical equipment generating high-frequency currents provides deep tissue heating for therapeutic pain relief and muscle relaxation in physical medicine.

90189060Blood transfusion apparatus

Medical setups comprising tubing, filters, and collection bags facilitate the safe intravenous transfer of blood from donors to recipients during clinical procedures.

90189070Anaesthetic apparatus and instrument

Devices designed to administer or manage anaesthesia during medical procedures fall under this classification, encompassing specialized equipment for respiratory and sedation…

90189080Surgical robots

Robotic systems engineered to assist in performing surgical procedures are classified here, covering computer-assisted manipulators used in operating rooms.

90189091Intrauterine contraceptive device

Contraceptive implants placed within the uterus for birth control are tracked under this specific line, focusing on intrauterine medical devices.

90189099Medical/veterinary instruments & appliances, nes

A broad residual grouping captures specialized healthcare, surgical, dental, or veterinary tools and appliances not specifically enumerated in the preceding subheadings.

Free sample data

Sample: India · 2021.

HS 901890 · China exports

Latest 5 of 12 historical sample rows
monthvalue_usdhs_codeyearflowpartner_codecountry_name
2021-1212,470,4219018902021export111India
2021-1111,340,3389018902021export111India
2021-109,473,7669018902021export111India
2021-0911,949,8299018902021export111India
2021-0810,402,1149018902021export111India
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2021 sample CSV fields, newest first
monthvalue_usdhs_codeyearflowpartner_codecountry_name
2021-1212,470,4219018902021export111India
2021-1111,340,3389018902021export111India
2021-109,473,7669018902021export111India
2021-0911,949,8299018902021export111India
2021-0810,402,1149018902021export111India
2021-079,107,4309018902021export111India
2021-0610,391,6239018902021export111India
2021-0513,465,2469018902021export111India
2021-046,924,6429018902021export111India
2021-036,277,5719018902021export111India
2021-025,520,5679018902021export111India
2021-017,154,2399018902021export111India

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About this data

How much medical instruments does China export?

China exported $4B of medical instruments (HS 901890) during January–September 2026. In September 2026 alone, China exported $507.1M of medical instruments, up 27.6% from September 2025. Specialized medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary instruments and appliances not classified under specific imaging or electro-medical subheadings, encompassing diverse healthcare and diagnostic devices. The page covers January 2018 to September 2026. Values are in US dollars, from the China General Administration of Customs (GACC).

Which countries buy the most medical instruments from China?

In September 2026, United States, Germany, Brazil were among the leading destinations shown, together accounting for 34% of that month's trade value. These are monthly figures, not a full-year ranking.

Are China's medical instruments exports growing?

China's medical instruments exports were up 20.1% from January–September 2025, reaching $4B during January–September 2026.

Can I download monthly medical instruments export data?

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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC), cleaned and structured by China Data Portal.

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