Rubber work gloves imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber work gloves by Tanzania reached $2.7 million in 2024 (551 tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.5 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 | $2.7M | 551 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 682 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 693 t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 506 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 778 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 938 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 921 t |
Where Tanzania imports rubber work gloves from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (42%), Malaysia (35%), United Arab Emirates (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.1M | 42% |
| Malaysia | $925K | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $215K | 8.1% |
| China | $183K | 6.9% |
| India | $125K | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $37K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $28K | 1.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $17K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $6K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.84 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania imported rubber work gloves worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 551 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber work gloves to Tanzania?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Malaysia (35%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber work gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.84 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber work gloves to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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