Leather gloves (non-sport) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported leather gloves (non-sport) worth $12.7 million (214 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $51.8 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 | $12.7M | 214 t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $51.8M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports leather gloves (non-sport) from
One supplier dominates: Pakistan accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $9.8M | 77% |
| China | $1.1M | 8.8% |
| India | $459K | 3.6% |
| United States | $265K | 2.1% |
| France | $237K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $209K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $194K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $140K | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $43K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $42K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $59.01 per kg, 307% above the world average of $14.50. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather gloves (non-sport) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $279 thousand of leather gloves (non-sport) in 2024 (200 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (13%), Egypt (12%), Italy (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $36K | 13% |
| Egypt | $34K | 12% |
| Italy | $32K | 11% |
| Seychelles | $28K | 9.9% |
| Mauritania | $24K | 8.7% |
| France | $18K | 6.3% |
| Brunei | $12K | 4.3% |
| Angola | $11K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $10K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates leather gloves (non-sport) imports (HS 4203.29): 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 4203.29: Clothing accessories: gloves, mittens and mitts, n.e.c. in heading no. 4203, of leather or composition leather, not specially designed for use in sports.
Common questions
What is the value of leather gloves (non-sport) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported leather gloves (non-sport) worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 214 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather gloves (non-sport) to the United Arab Emirates?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by China (9%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 846% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather gloves (non-sport) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $59.01 per kg in 2024, 307% above the world average of $14.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather gloves (non-sport) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.8 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, a fall of 76%. The peak was 2017 at $51.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export leather gloves (non-sport)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $279 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Egypt and Italy. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather gloves (non-sport)?
The HS code for leather gloves (non-sport) is subheading 4203.29. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4203 page.
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