Rubber clothing and gloves imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber clothing and gloves by Tanzania reached $7.1 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 64% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $24.9 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 | $7.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $19.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $24.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 2.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports rubber clothing and gloves from
Most of the value came from Thailand (45%), Malaysia (25%), India (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $3.2M | 46% |
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 25% |
| India | $1.1M | 16% |
| China | $403K | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $279K | 3.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $99K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $68K | 1% |
| South Africa | $58K | 0.8% |
| France | $19K | 0.3% |
| United States | $11K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4015
| 4015.11 | Rubber surgical gloves | 60% |
| 4015.19 | Rubber work gloves | 37% |
| 4015.90 | Rubber clothing | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4015.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.51 per kg, close to the world average of $5.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber clothing and gloves exports from Tanzania
Exports of rubber clothing and gloves by Tanzania reached $274 thousand in 2024 (258 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (34%), DR Congo (32%), Malawi (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $93K | 34% |
| DR Congo | $88K | 32% |
| Malawi | $66K | 24% |
| Ukraine | $22K | 8.1% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.7% |
| Comoros | $2K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania imported rubber clothing and gloves worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber clothing and gloves to Tanzania?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Malaysia (25%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber clothing and gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.51 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $5.38 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 clothing and gloves to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $24.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export rubber clothing and gloves?
Yes. Tanzania exported $274 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the DR Congo and Malawi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 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 Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4015.11 (60% of the value) and 4015.19 (37%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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