Rubber clothing and gloves imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $2.4 million of rubber clothing and gloves in 2024 (670 tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | 670 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 947 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 812 t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 738 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 460 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 716 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 266 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 279 t |
Where the DR Congo imports rubber clothing and gloves from
Most of the value came from China (36%), India (19%), Malaysia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $857K | 36% |
| India | $458K | 19% |
| Malaysia | $368K | 15% |
| South Africa | $250K | 10% |
| Belgium | $122K | 5.1% |
| Kenya | $108K | 4.5% |
| Tanzania | $88K | 3.7% |
| Uganda | $40K | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $32K | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $19K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 4015
| 4015.19 | Rubber work gloves | 48% |
| 4015.11 | Rubber surgical gloves | 41% |
| 4015.90 | Rubber clothing | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4015.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.58 per kg, 33% below the world average of $5.38, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo rubber clothing and gloves imports (HS 4015): 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: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber clothing and gloves imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported rubber clothing and gloves worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 670 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber clothing and gloves to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($857 thousand), followed by India (19%) and Malaysia (15%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber clothing and gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.58 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $5.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber clothing and gloves to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2021 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber clothing and gloves?
The HS code for rubber clothing and gloves is heading 4015. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4015.19 (47% of the value) and 4015.11 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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