Rubber surgical gloves trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in rubber surgical gloves was worth $5.47 billion in 2024, about 984.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 175% since 2017, and up 20% 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 | $5.47B | 984.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.55B | 773.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.58B | 789.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.13B | 405.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.58B | 431.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.20B | 338.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.19B | 317.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.99B | 303.1K t |
Top rubber surgical gloves exporting countries
Exports are led by Malaysia (40%), China (26%) and Thailand (16%). 142 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 82%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $2.19B | 40% |
| China | $1.41B | 26% |
| Thailand | $886.0M | 16% |
| Indonesia | $241.9M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $121.5M | 2.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $103.6M | 1.9% |
| Vietnam | $72.3M | 1.3% |
| Austria | $70.6M | 1.3% |
| India | $57.3M | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $53.8M | 1% |
| Poland | $41.5M | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $30.7M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 37% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 49% across 214 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.05B | 38% |
| Germany | $432.7M | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $178.0M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $147.7M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $147.1M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $142.4M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $128.6M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $125.0M | 2.3% |
| France | $120.5M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $119.3M | 2.2% |
| China | $112.6M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $108.8M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $10.23 per kg and Vietnam $5.02 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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The shipment records behind Rubber surgical gloves (HS 4015.11) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 4015.11: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), surgical gloves. HS 4015 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most rubber surgical gloves?
Malaysia exported $2.19 billion in 2024, 40% of the world total, followed by China (26%) and Thailand (16%). In all, 142 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most rubber surgical gloves?
The United States imported $2.05 billion in 2024, 37% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three importers together take 49%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in rubber surgical gloves?
It was worth $5.47 billion in 2024, about 984.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 175% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $5.58 billion. 142 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of rubber surgical gloves per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $10.23 per kg and Vietnam $5.02 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 rubber surgical gloves?
The HS code for rubber surgical gloves is subheading 4015.11, in chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4015 page.
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