Rubber clothing and gloves imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $210.1 million of rubber clothing and gloves in 2024 (39.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 48% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $403.4 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 | $210.1M | 39.6K t |
| 2023 | $142.1M | 36.7K t |
| 2022 | $234.6M | 40.4K t |
| 2021 | $403.4M | 37.0K t |
| 2020 | $306.6M | 39.5K t |
| 2019 | $136.3M | 32.1K t |
| 2018 | $143.8M | 31.3K t |
| 2017 | $174.4M | 28.4K t |
Where Turkey imports rubber clothing and gloves from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $116.8M | 56% |
| Thailand | $59.6M | 28% |
| China | $17.7M | 8.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $4.6M | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $2.3M | 1.1% |
| India | $1.4M | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 0.6% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $616K | 0.3% |
| France | $559K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4015
| 4015.11 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), surgical gloves | 57% |
| 4015.19 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gloves, mittens and mitts other than surgical gloves | 43% |
| 4015.90 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles of apparel and clothing accessories (other than gloves, mittens and mitts) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4015.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.31 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 Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported rubber clothing and gloves worth $13.5 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (16%), Cyprus (14%), Indonesia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $2.1M | 16% |
| Cyprus | $1.8M | 14% |
| Indonesia | $1.6M | 12% |
| Georgia | $1.5M | 11% |
| Libya | $1.3M | 9.5% |
| Syria | $703K | 5.2% |
| Iraq | $542K | 4% |
| Azerbaijan | $521K | 3.9% |
| Serbia | $293K | 2.2% |
| Ukraine | $233K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 Turkey?
Turkey imported rubber clothing and gloves worth $210.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 225 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber clothing and gloves to Turkey?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($116.8 million), followed by Thailand (28%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber clothing and gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.31 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.38 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of rubber clothing and gloves to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $174.4 million in 2017 to $210.1 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $403.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export rubber clothing and gloves?
Yes. Turkey exported $13.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Cyprus and Indonesia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $196.6 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 Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4015.11 (57% of the value) and 4015.19 (43%). 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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