Rubber work gloves imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.8 million of rubber work gloves in 2024 (840 tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.6 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 | $2.8M | 840 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 604 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 566 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 581 t |
| 2020 | $907K | 205 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 546 t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $948K | 268 t |
Where Libya imports rubber work gloves from
The largest suppliers were Malaysia (41%), Turkey (27%), China (24%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 41% |
| Turkey | $761K | 27% |
| China | $676K | 24% |
| Czech Republic | $68K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $60K | 2.1% |
| Croatia | $37K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $21K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $5K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.37 per kg, 32% below the world average of $4.96, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya rubber work gloves imports (HS 4015.19): 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 4015.19: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gloves, mittens and mitts other than surgical gloves.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber work gloves imported by Libya?
Libya imported rubber work gloves worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 840 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber work gloves to Libya?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Turkey (27%) and China (24%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber work gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.37 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $4.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber work gloves to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $948 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 199%. The peak was 2018 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber work gloves?
The HS code for rubber work gloves is subheading 4015.19. 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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