Rubber surgical gloves imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $8.9 million of rubber surgical gloves in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.4 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 | $8.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 921 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 829 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 835 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 379 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 493 t |
Where Kenya imports rubber surgical gloves from
Most of the value came from Thailand (41%), India (29%), Malaysia (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $3.6M | 41% |
| India | $2.5M | 29% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 13% |
| China | $579K | 6.5% |
| Poland | $156K | 1.8% |
| France | $130K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $130K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $104K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $99K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $78K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.90 per kg, 30% 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 Kenya
Exports of rubber surgical gloves by Kenya reached $1.2 million in 2024 (171 tonnes). Most of it went to Ethiopia (19%), Zambia (18%), Jordan (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+732% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | $219K | 19% |
| Zambia | $213K | 18% |
| Jordan | $126K | 11% |
| South Sudan | $125K | 11% |
| DR Congo | $88K | 7.5% |
| Ukraine | $69K | 5.8% |
| Poland | $50K | 4.3% |
| Somalia | $49K | 4.1% |
| Sudan | $41K | 3.5% |
| Rwanda | $34K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya imported rubber surgical gloves worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber surgical gloves to Kenya?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by India (29%) and Malaysia (13%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber surgical gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.90 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $5.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber surgical gloves to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2022 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export rubber surgical gloves?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Zambia and Jordan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.7 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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