Rubber surgical gloves imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported rubber surgical gloves worth $4.3 million (986 tonnes). Value fell 73% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.9 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 | $4.3M | 986 t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 917 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 858 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 727 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 936 t |
Where Tanzania imports rubber surgical gloves from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (50%), India (23%), Malaysia (20%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.1M | 50% |
| India | $1.0M | 23% |
| Malaysia | $865K | 20% |
| China | $112K | 2.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $82K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $60K | 1.4% |
| France | $19K | 0.4% |
| United States | $10K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.34 per kg, 22% below the world average of $5.55, 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 Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania rubber surgical gloves imports (HS 4015.11): 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 4015.11: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), surgical gloves.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber surgical gloves imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported rubber surgical gloves worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 986 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber surgical gloves to Tanzania?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by India (23%) and Malaysia (20%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 643% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber surgical gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.34 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $5.55 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 surgical gloves to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $15.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber surgical gloves?
The HS code for rubber surgical gloves is subheading 4015.11. 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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