Rubber clothing and gloves imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported rubber clothing and gloves worth $10.1 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $46.2 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 | $10.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $46.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $31.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 1.7K t |
Where Ethiopia imports rubber clothing and gloves from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.9M | 88% |
| Thailand | $492K | 4.9% |
| Kenya | $219K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $165K | 1.6% |
| India | $136K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $67K | 0.7% |
| United States | $62K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4015
| 4015.11 | Rubber surgical gloves | 89% |
| 4015.19 | Rubber work gloves | 9.5% |
| 4015.90 | Rubber clothing | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4015.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.73 per kg, close to the world average of $5.38.
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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported rubber clothing and gloves worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber clothing and gloves to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Thailand (5%) and Kenya (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber clothing and gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.73 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $5.38 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 clothing and gloves to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $46.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.4 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 Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 4015.11 (89% of the value) and 4015.19 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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