Rubber clothing and gloves imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $3.3 million of rubber clothing and gloves in 2024 (865 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.3 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 | $3.3M | 865 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 822 t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $17.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 759 t |
Where Uganda imports rubber clothing and gloves from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (39%), India (26%), China (19%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.3M | 39% |
| India | $862K | 26% |
| China | $617K | 19% |
| Malaysia | $339K | 10% |
| United States | $60K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $49K | 1.5% |
| Niger | $31K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $25K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4015
| 4015.11 | Rubber surgical gloves | 59% |
| 4015.19 | Rubber work gloves | 36% |
| 4015.90 | Rubber clothing | 5.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4015.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.83 per kg, 29% below the world average of $5.38, 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.
Rubber clothing and gloves exports from Uganda
Exports of rubber clothing and gloves by Uganda reached $574 thousand in 2024 (235 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Sudan (29%), Netherlands (23%), Nigeria (21%).
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda 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 Uganda?
Uganda imported rubber clothing and gloves worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 865 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber clothing and gloves to Uganda?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (26%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 474% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber clothing and gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.83 per kg in 2024, 29% 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 Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $17.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Uganda also export rubber clothing and gloves?
Yes. Uganda exported $574 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, the Netherlands and Nigeria. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 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 Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 4015.11 (59% of the value) and 4015.19 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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