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Tafric request data as of November 6, 2026
You can buy medical consumables from Turkey directly from manufacturers and specialist suppliers: syringes and needles, IV cannulas, infusion (giving) sets, gauze, bandages and plasters, urine and blood bags, blood collection tubes, sutures, sterile drapes and surgical packs, disposable gowns, caps and masks, and examination and surgical gloves. This guide is for distributors, pharmacies, clinics and hospital buyers in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and the rest of Africa: what to put in your request, which standards and documents to ask for, what drives the price and how to import.
Short answer
Send a product list, not a single word: each item with its size or gauge, sterile or non-sterile, quantity, and the standard you need. Add whether you already hold a registration or import permit in your country. Turkish suppliers can then answer item by item with specifications, documents and carton details.
Turkey, China, India or Malaysia?
Buyers compare several sources. China and India offer the widest range and low prices; Malaysia and Thailand dominate glove production; Dubai traders resell from several origins. Turkish manufacturers work to EU medical device rules and ISO 13485 quality systems, sit closer to North and West Africa by sea and can combine several products in one container. For gloves, ask whether the supplier manufactures them or sources them as trade goods: most gloves worldwide are made in Southeast Asia.
What to put in your request
| Product | Common sizes and options | Ask for |
|---|---|---|
| Examination gloves | Latex or nitrile, powdered or powder-free, S-M-L, box of 100 | EN 455, ASTM D6319 (nitrile) or D3578 (latex); D6978 for chemo |
| Surgical gloves | Sterile, sizes 6.5 to 8.5 | Sterilisation method, shelf life |
| Syringes and needles | 2, 5, 10, 20 ml; Luer slip or Luer lock; 21G-25G | ISO 7886-1, ISO 7864, pieces per box and carton |
| IV cannulas, giving sets | 18G-26G; with or without injection port | ISO 10555-5, ISO 8536-4 |
| Gauze, bandages, plasters | Rolls, swabs, crepe, adhesive dressings | Size, ply, sterile or not |
| Sutures | Absorbable and non-absorbable, USP size, needle type | Material, length, needle curve |
| Surgical packs and drapes | C-section, general surgery, drapes, gowns | Pack contents list, sterilisation |
Recent requests on Tafric show this mix: examination gloves in Ghana, Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe, sterile surgical gloves in Senegal, chemo gloves to ASTM D6978 in Nigeria, 10,000 infusion sets in Nigeria, syringes, cannulas, gauze, plasters and blood bags for hospitals in Ghana, sterile C-section packs, triple blood bags in Kenya, vacuum blood collection tubes in Senegal, and sutures in Zimbabwe. Some buyers also ask how many pieces are in a carton: include it in your request so offers are comparable.
If you write a brand name in your request, suppliers will usually offer an equivalent product. Ask for the full specification so you can compare it with what your doctors use.
Standards and documents to ask for
Ask each supplier for the EU declaration of conformity (Class I non-sterile items) or the notified body certificate (sterile, measuring and Class IIa and higher items), the ISO 13485 certificate, the product technical data sheet, sterilisation and test reports, and labels in English or French. In many African countries medical devices must be registered or covered by an import permit before shipment: NAFDAC in Nigeria, the FDA in Ghana, the PPB in Kenya, the ARP in Senegal, ACOREP in DR Congo. The registration is usually done by the local importer or representative, with the supplier's documents.
What drives the price
Price depends on material (latex or nitrile, polymer of the syringe, gauze ply), sterile or not and the sterilisation method, size range, packaging (box and carton count, individual packs), the order quantity per item and the delivery basis. Ask for prices per box and per carton, carton dimensions and weight, production lead time and the manufacturing and expiry dates of the batch you will receive. Compare offers on the same specification.
How to import medical consumables from Turkey, step by step
1) Check what registration or import permit your country requires for each item. 2) Post a free request with your product list. 3) Compare specifications, documents and prices from the suppliers who contact you. 4) Order samples for new items. 5) Agree on specifications, labels, expiry dates, packaging, delivery basis and payment in writing. 6) Book freight with your forwarder and prepare your import documents.
Shipping and customs
Sea freight from Türkiye to West Africa usually takes about 2 to 4 weeks port to port, depending on the service and transhipment (direct sailings are at the short end); East and Southern Africa take longer via Suez. Ask your forwarder for the current schedule. Mixed orders of several consumables fit well in one container; urgent small orders can go by air. Pre-shipment documents differ by country (for example Form M in Nigeria, the electronic cargo tracking note in several West African countries): ask your clearing agent before you pay.
How Tafric works for buyers
Posting a request is free. Tafric checks it before publication, then Turkish medical consumables suppliers see it and contact you directly. You compare, ask your questions and agree terms with the supplier you choose. Post your request, browse medical products from Turkish suppliers or read our guides on hospital beds and medical equipment and laboratory equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Who are reliable medical consumables suppliers for Nigeria and Ghana?
Look for manufacturers with ISO 13485, an EU declaration of conformity or notified body certificate and clear product data sheets. On Tafric you can post a free request and Turkish medical consumables suppliers contact you directly.
What are examples of medical consumables?
Gloves, syringes and needles, cannulas, infusion sets, gauze, bandages, plasters, urine and blood bags, blood collection tubes, sutures, sterile drapes and surgical packs, disposable gowns, caps and masks.
Can I import medical consumables from Turkey to Nigeria?
Yes, but medical devices must be registered with NAFDAC or covered by the right permit, and Form M is required. The importer usually handles the registration with the supplier's documents; check with your clearing agent before ordering.
What standards should examination gloves meet?
Ask for EN 455 and, depending on the material, ASTM D6319 for nitrile or ASTM D3578 for latex examination gloves; ASTM D6978 for chemotherapy gloves.
How many gloves or syringes are in a carton?
It differs by supplier and size. Gloves usually come in boxes of 100 and syringes in boxes of 100; ask each supplier for boxes per carton, carton size and weight.
How long does shipping from Turkey to Africa take?
By sea, about 2 to 4 weeks port to port to West Africa depending on the service and transhipment; longer to East and Southern Africa. Small urgent orders can go by air.