Rubber work gloves imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber work gloves by South Africa reached $21.7 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $51.6 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 | $21.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $22.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $51.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $32.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $22.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 3.0K t |
Where South Africa imports rubber work gloves from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.3M | 57% |
| Malaysia | $5.8M | 27% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 8.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $326K | 1.5% |
| India | $160K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $154K | 0.7% |
| France | $149K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $105K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $101K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $92K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.98 per kg, close to the world average of $4.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber work gloves exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.9 million of rubber work gloves in 2024 (338 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (32%), Botswana (17%), Eswatini (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+383% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $924K | 32% |
| Botswana | $494K | 17% |
| Eswatini | $241K | 8.3% |
| Mozambique | $199K | 6.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $192K | 6.6% |
| Lesotho | $160K | 5.5% |
| DR Congo | $129K | 4.5% |
| Angola | $107K | 3.7% |
| Zambia | $100K | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $71K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa 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 South Africa?
South Africa imported rubber work gloves worth $21.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber work gloves to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by Malaysia (27%) and Thailand (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 632% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber work gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.96 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 work gloves to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $21.7 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2021 at $51.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export rubber work gloves?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $18.8 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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