Rubber clothing and gloves imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $3.4 million of rubber clothing and gloves in 2024 (493 tonnes). That is 61% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.7 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 | $3.4M | 493 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 254 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 794 t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 691 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 375 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 520 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 336 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 312 t |
Where Namibia imports rubber clothing and gloves from
South Africa alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 53% |
| China | $722K | 22% |
| Malaysia | $236K | 7% |
| Thailand | $222K | 6.6% |
| Hong Kong | $136K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $103K | 3.1% |
| Japan | $39K | 1.2% |
| India | $34K | 1% |
| Norway | $25K | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | $10K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4015
| 4015.19 | Rubber work gloves | 56% |
| 4015.11 | Rubber surgical gloves | 38% |
| 4015.90 | Rubber clothing | 5.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4015.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.81 per kg, 27% above the world average of $5.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 Namibia 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 Namibia?
Namibia imported rubber clothing and gloves worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 493 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber clothing and gloves to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (22%) and Malaysia (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 586% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber clothing and gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.81 per kg in 2024, 27% above 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 Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2021 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 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 Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4015.19 (56% of the value) and 4015.11 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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