Sports gloves (leather, padded) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported sports gloves (leather, padded) worth $2.9 million (85 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.9M | 85 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 85 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 114 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 97 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 87 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 121 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 126 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 109 t |
Where South Africa imports sports gloves (leather, padded) from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (44%), Pakistan (17%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 44% |
| Pakistan | $501K | 18% |
| India | $354K | 12% |
| Thailand | $278K | 9.7% |
| China | $147K | 5.1% |
| Vietnam | $112K | 3.9% |
| Philippines | $51K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $38K | 1.3% |
| Mauritius | $34K | 1.2% |
| United States | $20K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.70 per kg, 34% below the world average of $51.01, 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.
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The shipment records behind South Africa sports gloves (leather, padded) imports (HS 4203.21): 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 4203.21: Clothing accessories: gloves, mittens and mitts, specially designed for use in sports, of leather or composition leather, padded.
Common questions
What is the value of sports gloves (leather, padded) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported sports gloves (leather, padded) worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 85 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports gloves (leather, padded) to South Africa?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Pakistan (17%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports gloves (leather, padded) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.70 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $51.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sports gloves (leather, padded) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports gloves (leather, padded)?
The HS code for sports gloves (leather, padded) is subheading 4203.21. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4203 page.
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