Rubber clothing and gloves imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported rubber clothing and gloves worth $2.6 million (802 tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.1 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 | $2.6M | 802 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 977 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 828 t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 816 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 735 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 485 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 501 t |
Where Senegal imports rubber clothing and gloves from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Malaysia (23%), Thailand (13%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $711K | 28% |
| Malaysia | $592K | 23% |
| Thailand | $335K | 13% |
| India | $275K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $198K | 7.7% |
| France | $193K | 7.5% |
| Spain | $117K | 4.5% |
| Morocco | $44K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $25K | 1% |
| Turkey | $16K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 4015
| 4015.11 | Rubber surgical gloves | 61% |
| 4015.19 | Rubber work gloves | 32% |
| 4015.90 | Rubber clothing | 7.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4015.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.21 per kg, 40% below the world average of $5.38, 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 clothing and gloves exports from Senegal
Exports of rubber clothing and gloves by Senegal reached $213 thousand in 2024 (80 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $163K | 76% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $16K | 7.5% |
| Gambia | $14K | 6.5% |
| DR Congo | $6K | 2.7% |
| Mali | $5K | 2.3% |
| Mauritania | $3K | 1.5% |
| Burundi | $2K | 1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.9% |
| Central African Republic | $1K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal 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 Senegal?
Senegal imported rubber clothing and gloves worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 802 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber clothing and gloves to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($711 thousand), followed by Malaysia (23%) and Thailand (13%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber clothing and gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.21 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $5.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber clothing and gloves to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Senegal also export rubber clothing and gloves?
Yes. Senegal exported $213 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire and the Gambia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 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 Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 4015.11 (61% of the value) and 4015.19 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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