Sports gloves (leather, padded) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sports gloves (leather, padded) was worth $607.5 million in 2024, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017, and up 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 | $607.5M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $602.2M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $678.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $541.9M | 11.2K t |
| 2020 | $449.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $524.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $521.6M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $502.6M | 10.4K t |
Top sports gloves (leather, padded) exporting countries
Indonesia is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and China. The top three supply 52% between them, out of 136 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $136.2M | 22% |
| Vietnam | $113.4M | 19% |
| China | $69.0M | 11% |
| Thailand | $62.5M | 10% |
| Philippines | $57.5M | 9.5% |
| Pakistan | $45.9M | 7.6% |
| Italy | $17.4M | 2.9% |
| Cambodia | $15.6M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $12.1M | 2% |
| India | $7.5M | 1.2% |
| United States | $7.1M | 1.2% |
| France | $6.3M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 45% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and Canada. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 58% across 189 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $273.8M | 45% |
| South Korea | $40.6M | 6.7% |
| Canada | $35.9M | 5.9% |
| Japan | $32.8M | 5.4% |
| Australia | $19.5M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $16.8M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $16.8M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $16.5M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $15.8M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $15.0M | 2.5% |
| France | $14.2M | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $9.7M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $51.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $111.72 per kg and Pakistan $23.15 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 4203.21: Clothing accessories: gloves, mittens and mitts, specially designed for use in sports, of leather or composition leather, padded. HS 4203 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sports gloves (leather, padded)?
Indonesia exported $136.2 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (19%) and China (11%). In all, 136 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sports gloves (leather, padded)?
The United States imported $273.8 million in 2024, 45% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (7%) and Canada (6%). The top three importers together take 58%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sports gloves (leather, padded)?
It was worth $607.5 million in 2024, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $678.3 million. 136 countries reported exports and 189 reported imports.
What is the average price of sports gloves (leather, padded) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $51.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $111.72 per kg and Pakistan $23.15 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 sports gloves (leather, padded)?
The HS code for sports gloves (leather, padded) is subheading 4203.21, 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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