Rubber surgical gloves imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kuwait imported rubber surgical gloves worth $4.2 million (643 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.5 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 | $4.2M | 643 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 925 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 344 t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 429 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 795 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 575 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 473 t |
Where Kuwait imports rubber surgical gloves from
Malaysia alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $2.7M | 65% |
| China | $1.0M | 24% |
| Thailand | $246K | 5.9% |
| India | $118K | 2.8% |
| Austria | $51K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $46K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.1% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.51 per kg, close to the world average of $5.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait 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 Kuwait?
Kuwait imported rubber surgical gloves worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 643 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber surgical gloves to Kuwait?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (24%) and Thailand (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber surgical gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.51 per kg in 2024, 17% above 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 Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2021 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 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.
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