Leather gloves (non-sport) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather gloves (non-sport) by the United Kingdom reached $36.9 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 219 countries. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $58.4 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 | $36.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $38.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $41.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $38.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $42.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $54.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $55.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $58.4M | 4.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports leather gloves (non-sport) from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Pakistan (24%), India (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.7M | 37% |
| Pakistan | $8.9M | 24% |
| India | $3.1M | 8.6% |
| Vietnam | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| Bangladesh | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3% |
| Philippines | $992K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $989K | 2.7% |
| France | $639K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.25 per kg, 53% 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 Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported leather gloves (non-sport) worth $6.1 million (228 tonnes). Most of it went to Libya (9%), Netherlands (8%), Ireland (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 24%. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+431% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $551K | 9% |
| Netherlands | $499K | 8.1% |
| Ireland | $427K | 7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $409K | 6.7% |
| France | $340K | 5.5% |
| Czech Republic | $337K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $328K | 5.3% |
| Japan | $317K | 5.2% |
| Portugal | $266K | 4.3% |
| China | $213K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported leather gloves (non-sport) worth $36.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 219 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather gloves (non-sport) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($13.7 million), followed by Pakistan (24%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather gloves (non-sport) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.25 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $14.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather gloves (non-sport) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58.4 million in 2017 to $36.9 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2017 at $58.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export leather gloves (non-sport)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, the Netherlands and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $30.7 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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