Rubber work gloves trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in rubber work gloves was worth $4.03 billion in 2024, about 812.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 31% since 2017, and up 13% 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 | $4.03B | 812.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.56B | 603.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.12B | 923.1K t |
| 2021 | $23.37B | 1.74M t |
| 2020 | $12.99B | 1.53M t |
| 2019 | $6.58B | 1.20M t |
| 2018 | $6.47B | 1.10M t |
| 2017 | $5.80B | 1.04M t |
Top rubber work gloves exporting countries
Malaysia is the largest exporter with 33% of world exports, followed by China and Thailand. The top three supply 72% between them, out of 168 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.34B | 33% |
| China | $796.5M | 20% |
| Thailand | $752.1M | 19% |
| Sri Lanka | $214.2M | 5.3% |
| Vietnam | $173.2M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $120.2M | 3% |
| Germany | $110.0M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $102.9M | 2.6% |
| United States | $59.9M | 1.5% |
| France | $43.9M | 1.1% |
| Spain | $33.3M | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $26.4M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Japan and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 222 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $738.1M | 18% |
| Japan | $364.1M | 9% |
| Germany | $207.7M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $162.6M | 4% |
| France | $157.3M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $146.3M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $139.1M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $135.3M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $133.1M | 3.3% |
| China | $123.0M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $101.8M | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $101.1M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $14.10 per kg and China $4.45 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 4015.19: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gloves, mittens and mitts other than surgical gloves. HS 4015 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most rubber work gloves?
Malaysia exported $1.34 billion in 2024, 33% of the world total, followed by China (20%) and Thailand (19%). In all, 168 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most rubber work gloves?
The United States imported $738.1 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Japan (9%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in rubber work gloves?
It was worth $4.03 billion in 2024, about 812.6 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $23.37 billion. 168 countries reported exports and 222 reported imports.
What is the average price of rubber work gloves per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $14.10 per kg and China $4.45 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 rubber work gloves?
The HS code for rubber work gloves is subheading 4015.19, 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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