Coated knit gloves trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in coated knit gloves was worth $3.60 billion in 2024, about 282.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 42% since 2017, and up 8% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.60B | 282.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.32B | 261.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.73B | 268.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.45B | 270.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.90B | 233.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.88B | 219.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.80B | 214.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.54B | 209.1K t |
Top coated knit gloves exporting countries
Exports are led by China (53%), Sri Lanka (11%) and Vietnam (7%). 157 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 71%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.90B | 53% |
| Sri Lanka | $402.6M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $253.9M | 7.1% |
| Pakistan | $169.2M | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $122.6M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $81.6M | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $76.5M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $55.4M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $46.9M | 1.3% |
| France | $46.5M | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $36.4M | 1% |
| India | $34.5M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 23% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Japan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 218 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $840.1M | 23% |
| Germany | $320.3M | 8.9% |
| Japan | $179.9M | 5% |
| France | $177.4M | 4.9% |
| Poland | $134.3M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $128.3M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $110.8M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $104.6M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $101.4M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $99.3M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $93.5M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $92.2M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $25.71 per kg and Vietnam $9.43 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6116.10: Gloves, mittens and mitts: knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber. HS 6116 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most coated knit gloves?
China exported $1.90 billion in 2024, 53% of the world total, followed by Sri Lanka (11%) and Vietnam (7%). In all, 157 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most coated knit gloves?
The United States imported $840.1 million in 2024, 23% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and Japan (5%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in coated knit gloves?
It was worth $3.60 billion in 2024, about 282.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 42% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $3.73 billion. 157 countries reported exports and 218 reported imports.
What is the average price of coated knit gloves per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.74 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $25.71 per kg and Vietnam $9.43 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for coated knit gloves?
The HS code for coated knit gloves is subheading 6116.10, in chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6116 page.
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