Abu Dhabi at a glance
- Sea transit from India
- 3-6 days, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → Jebel AliEstimate
Where surgical cotton, gauze & wound dressings buyers are in Abu Dhabi
| City | Gateway | Matching buyer sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi Ports) / Zayed Port (Mina Zayed) · Abu Dhabi International / Zayed | government/oil-sector catering & FM contractors, Indian grocery chains (LuLu HQ) |
| Al Ain | Inland; Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) / Jebel Ali (Dubai) · Al Ain International (AAN) | Indian grocery retail, university/hospital procurement |
Buyer sectors are our market assessment from city economic profiles; they show where demand is documented, not named customers.
Surgical Cotton, Gauze & Wound Dressings for Abu Dhabi: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Absorbent cotton | Sinking time ≤ 10 s and absorbency ≥ 23 g/g per BP/IP absorbent cotton monograph (typical) |
| Gauze construction | 100% cotton, bleached; thread counts from ~17x13 to 24x20 per inch; 4-16 ply swabs (typical) |
| Sterilisation | Ethylene oxide or gamma; sterility assurance level 10^-6 for sterile items (typical) |
| Sizes | Swabs 5x5, 7.5x7.5, 10x10 cm; rolls 90 cm x 100 m; bandages 5-15 cm wide (typical) |
| Optional | X-ray detectable thread in swabs and laparotomy sponges (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Wholesale and trade hubs in Abu Dhabi
Distribution points where imported goods are traded in the state:
- Mina Zayed fruit & vegetable market and ADAFSA wholesale farmers market (Zayed Port) (Abu Dhabi)
- KIZAD (Khalifa Economic Zones) incl. planned wholesale food hub with Rungis/SEMMARIS (Abu Dhabi)
- Mussafah Industrial Area (ICAD) (Abu Dhabi)
- Al Ain Industrial City (ICAD Al Ain), Al Ain Central Market / Souq Al Qattara, Sanaiya industrial area (Al Ain)
Clearing surgical cotton, gauze & wound dressings into United Arab Emirates
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Drug registration | MOHAP / EDE | MOHAP registration; GMP |
United Arab Emirates rules apply nationally; Abu Dhabi has no separate import regime for this product in our data. Confirm with your customs broker.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities in Abu Dhabi buy surgical cotton, gauze & wound dressings from India?
Abu Dhabi (government/oil-sector catering & FM contractors, Indian grocery chains (LuLu HQ)); Al Ain (Indian grocery retail, university/hospital procurement).
Which port serves Abu Dhabi for shipments from India?
Khalifa Port and Inland, about 3-6 days at sea from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) (estimate). Inland delivery to other cities in the state is by road on DAP terms.
What does a buyer in Abu Dhabi need to import surgical cotton, gauze & wound dressings?
Drug registration (MOHAP / EDE). The importer of record handles clearance.
Can you deliver to more than one city in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Split deliveries from one container are possible on DAP terms through partner forwarders, priced per drop.
Is gauze a medical device?
In the EU, UK, US and most other markets, yes. The importer or manufacturer handles the device registration and technical file.
Sterile or non-sterile?
Both. Sterile items are EO- or gamma-sterilised in validated pouches; non-sterile bulk is used by hospitals that sterilise in-house.
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