Leather gloves (non-sport) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in leather gloves (non-sport) was worth $1.41 billion in 2024, about 97.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $1.41B | 97.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.43B | 90.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.60B | 112.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.45B | 101.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.34B | 97.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.58B | 102.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.62B | 110.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.68B | 114.2K t |
Top leather gloves (non-sport) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 30% of world exports, followed by Pakistan and India. The top three supply 70% between them, out of 165 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $422.3M | 30% |
| Pakistan | $340.3M | 24% |
| India | $224.0M | 16% |
| Vietnam | $44.8M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $42.6M | 3% |
| Cambodia | $38.2M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $29.0M | 2.1% |
| Bangladesh | $25.6M | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $22.5M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $22.3M | 1.6% |
| France | $20.0M | 1.4% |
| Philippines | $19.0M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 24% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Canada. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 219 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $336.8M | 24% |
| Germany | $101.1M | 7.2% |
| Canada | $80.6M | 5.7% |
| France | $66.8M | 4.7% |
| Japan | $54.1M | 3.8% |
| Sweden | $50.4M | 3.6% |
| Russia | $49.5M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $48.4M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $37.3M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $36.9M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $36.4M | 2.6% |
| Norway | $29.8M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $14.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $41.34 per kg and Bangladesh $9.22 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 4203.29: Clothing accessories: gloves, mittens and mitts, n.e.c. in heading no. 4203, of leather or composition leather, not specially designed for use in sports. HS 4203 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most leather gloves (non-sport)?
China exported $422.3 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Pakistan (24%) and India (16%). In all, 165 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most leather gloves (non-sport)?
The United States imported $336.8 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and Canada (6%). 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 leather gloves (non-sport)?
It was worth $1.41 billion in 2024, about 97.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $1.68 billion. 165 countries reported exports and 219 reported imports.
What is the average price of leather gloves (non-sport) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $14.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $41.34 per kg and Bangladesh $9.22 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for leather gloves (non-sport)?
The HS code for leather gloves (non-sport) is subheading 4203.29, in chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4203 page.
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