Rubber surgical gloves imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported rubber surgical gloves worth $32.5 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 98% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average.
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 | $32.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 628 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 547 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 367 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 508 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 472 t |
Where Egypt imports rubber surgical gloves from
Malaysia alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+353% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $19.3M | 59% |
| Thailand | $7.5M | 23% |
| China | $4.8M | 15% |
| India | $695K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $51K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $38K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $36K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $11K | 0% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.16 per kg, 25% below the world average of $5.55, 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.
Rubber surgical gloves exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported rubber surgical gloves worth $1.9 million (391 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Brazil accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.8M | 96% |
| Tunisia | $31K | 1.6% |
| Paraguay | $18K | 1% |
| Liberia | $10K | 0.5% |
| Niger | $7K | 0.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $0K | 0% |
| Oman | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt rubber surgical gloves imports (HS 4015.11): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber surgical gloves imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported rubber surgical gloves worth $32.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 98% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber surgical gloves to Egypt?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($19.3 million), followed by Thailand (23%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 353% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber surgical gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.16 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $5.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber surgical gloves to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $32.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export rubber surgical gloves?
Yes. Egypt exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Tunisia and Paraguay. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $30.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber surgical gloves?
The HS code for rubber surgical gloves is subheading 4015.11. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4015 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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