Rubber work gloves imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber work gloves by Nigeria reached $2.2 million in 2024 (734 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $23.6 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 | $2.2M | 734 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 721 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 936 t |
| 2021 | $23.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 1.9K t |
Where Nigeria imports rubber work gloves from
Most of the value came from Thailand (36%), China (31%), Malaysia (27%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $784K | 36% |
| China | $660K | 31% |
| Malaysia | $588K | 27% |
| United States | $62K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $22K | 1% |
| India | $12K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.2% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, 41% 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 Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported rubber work gloves worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 734 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber work gloves to Nigeria?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($784 thousand), followed by China (31%) and Malaysia (27%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 616% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber work gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $4.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber work gloves to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2021 at $23.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 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.
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 Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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