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Top 6 Surgical Supply Categories Indonesia Hospitals Import from India

4 min read · Updated 2026-08-09 · GlobalSurgicals export desk

Short answer

Hospitals and distributors in Indonesia most often import surgical drapes, gowns & sheets, airway management, maternity & neonatal care, disinfection & antiseptics, sterilization & instrument trays, anaesthesia accessories from India, because these lines combine steady demand with large savings over European and US brands.

Key takeaways

  • Surgical Drapes, Gowns & Sheets: Drapes & Gowns
  • Airway Management: Airway
  • Maternity & Neonatal Care: Maternity
  • Disinfection & Antiseptics: Disinfection

1. Surgical Drapes, Gowns & Sheets

SMS and spunlace drapes, reinforced surgical gowns and custom procedure packs to AAMI levels. In Indonesia, the main buyers are hospital groups and procedure-pack converters.

  • Reinforced surgical gowns
  • Universal & laparotomy drapes
  • Caesarean & angiography packs
  • Bed sheets & underpads
  • Custom procedure packs

2. Airway Management

Laryngeal mask airways, Guedel airways, endotracheal tubes, suction catheters and tracheostomy tubes. In Indonesia, the main buyers are anaesthesia, emergency and ICU departments.

  • Laryngeal mask airways
  • Guedel/oropharyngeal airways
  • Endotracheal tubes
  • Tracheostomy tubes
  • Suction catheters

3. Maternity & Neonatal Care

Delivery kits, umbilical cord clamps, mucus extractors, baby identification bands and neonatal disposables. In Indonesia, the main buyers are maternity hospitals, NGOs and UN-agency tenders.

  • Sterile delivery kits
  • Umbilical cord clamps
  • Mucus extractors
  • Infant feeding tubes
  • Baby ID bands

4. Disinfection & Antiseptics

Surgical hand rubs, chlorhexidine and povidone-iodine antiseptics, surface disinfectants and wipes. In Indonesia, the main buyers are infection-prevention teams and facility managers.

  • Alcohol hand rubs
  • Chlorhexidine solutions
  • Povidone-iodine
  • Surface disinfectants
  • Instrument disinfectants

5. Sterilization & Instrument Trays

Stainless steel perforated trays, sterilization containers, indicator tapes and CSSD consumables. In Indonesia, the main buyers are CSSD departments and infection-control buyers.

  • Perforated instrument trays
  • Sterilization containers
  • Autoclave indicator tape
  • Sterilization pouches & reels
  • Kidney trays & bowls

6. Anaesthesia Accessories

Anaesthesia face masks, breathing bags, circuits, spinal and epidural needles and kits. In Indonesia, the main buyers are anaesthesiology departments and day-surgery centres.

  • Anaesthesia face masks
  • Reservoir/breathing bags
  • Bain & circle circuits
  • Spinal needles
  • Epidural kits

How to choose

Ask for samples, compare certification (CE, ISO 13485, EN 13795), and confirm the exporter can consolidate several categories into one shipment to Tanjung Priok.

Certification differs by category

Not every category carries the same paperwork, so check the specific certificate set before comparing suppliers.

  • Surgical Drapes, Gowns & Sheets: CE, ISO 13485, EN 13795
  • Airway Management: CE, ISO 13485
  • Maternity & Neonatal Care: CE, ISO 13485
  • Disinfection & Antiseptics: ISO 9001, GMP
  • Sterilization & Instrument Trays: CE, ISO 13485
  • Anaesthesia Accessories: CE, ISO 13485

Red flags when comparing suppliers

Treat a quote with suspicion if it has no certificate numbers, no named manufacturing site, or a price far below the rest of the market for the same specification.

Sea freight

12–18 days

To Tanjung Priok from Mundra or Nhava Sheva. Best for FCL/LCL container orders and mixed-category shipments.

Air freight

2–4 days

From Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi or Chennai. Best for urgent, tender or high-value orders.

Documents we provide for Kemenkes (Ministry of Health)

  • ISO 13485:2016 certificate of the manufacturing site
  • CE certificate or declaration of conformity per product family
  • Certificate of Free Sale issued in India
  • Technical file / product dossier formatted for the Kemenkes (Ministry of Health)
  • Certificate of origin, commercial invoice and packing list
  • Batch-wise certificate of analysis and sterilisation validation (for sterile items)

Where healthcare construction is growing in Indonesia

  • Nusantara - the new national capital under construction
  • Jakarta - private hospital groups opening new sites

Get the Indonesia surgical supply catalogue

Full catalogue and a CIF price list for Indonesia, sent within one business day.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a surgical supply catalogue for Indonesia?+

Request it on the GlobalSurgicals catalogue form or WhatsApp our export desk. We send the full catalogue and a Indonesia price list (CIF Tanjung Priok) within one business day.

How long does shipping from India to Indonesia take?+

Sea freight to Tanjung Priok takes about 12–18 days; air freight about 2–4 days.

Can I mix categories in one order?+

Yes - most of our distributors combine 5–10 categories in a single container.

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