Rubber clothing and gloves imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported rubber clothing and gloves worth $14.1 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $28.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $26.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $28.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 2.5K t |
Where Kenya imports rubber clothing and gloves from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (45%), India (19%), Malaysia (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $6.4M | 45% |
| India | $2.7M | 19% |
| Malaysia | $2.3M | 16% |
| China | $1.4M | 10% |
| Poland | $156K | 1.1% |
| France | $131K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $130K | 0.9% |
| United States | $120K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $115K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $114K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 4015
| 4015.11 | Rubber surgical gloves | 63% |
| 4015.19 | Rubber work gloves | 34% |
| 4015.90 | Rubber clothing | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4015.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.83 per kg, 29% 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.
Rubber clothing and gloves exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported rubber clothing and gloves worth $1.3 million (212 tonnes). Most of it went to Ethiopia (16%), Zambia (16%), South Sudan (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+293% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $219K | 17% |
| Zambia | $213K | 16% |
| South Sudan | $133K | 10% |
| Jordan | $126K | 9.5% |
| DR Congo | $108K | 8.1% |
| Ukraine | $69K | 5.2% |
| Somalia | $53K | 4% |
| Poland | $50K | 3.8% |
| Uganda | $49K | 3.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $44K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya rubber clothing and gloves imports (HS 4015): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 Kenya?
Kenya imported rubber clothing and gloves worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber clothing and gloves to Kenya?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by India (19%) and Malaysia (16%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber clothing and gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.83 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $5.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber clothing and gloves to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2021 at $28.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export rubber clothing and gloves?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Zambia and South Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $12.8 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 Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4015.11 (63% of the value) and 4015.19 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Kenya, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
World rubber clothing and gloves trade: top importers and exporters
Rubber clothing and gloves product types in Kenya
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.