Rubber surgical gloves imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported rubber surgical gloves worth $6.0 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.2 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 | $6.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 362 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 476 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 403 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 490 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 501 t |
Where Nigeria imports rubber surgical gloves from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $3.7M | 62% |
| Malaysia | $1.0M | 17% |
| India | $752K | 13% |
| China | $222K | 3.7% |
| Uganda | $119K | 2% |
| Denmark | $99K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $55K | 0.9% |
| United States | $26K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $6K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.99 per kg, 46% 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 Nigeria
Nigeria exported $282 thousand of rubber surgical gloves in 2024 (161 tonnes). Niger alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $279K | 99% |
| Benin | $3K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported rubber surgical gloves worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber surgical gloves to Nigeria?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Malaysia (17%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber surgical gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.99 per kg in 2024, 46% 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 Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 142%. The peak was 2022 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export rubber surgical gloves?
Yes. Nigeria exported $282 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger and Benin. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 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?
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