Rubber surgical gloves imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $147.1 million of rubber surgical gloves in 2024 (25.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 214 countries for imports of this product. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $503.0 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 | $147.1M | 25.4K t |
| 2023 | $126.5M | 21.5K t |
| 2022 | $300.8M | 29.8K t |
| 2021 | $393.1M | 21.6K t |
| 2020 | $503.0M | 25.6K t |
| 2019 | $115.3M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $99.1M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $83.3M | 11.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports rubber surgical gloves from
The largest suppliers were Malaysia (49%), China (32%), Thailand (6%). Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $71.7M | 49% |
| China | $46.8M | 32% |
| Thailand | $8.7M | 5.9% |
| Vietnam | $6.6M | 4.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $4.6M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 0.7% |
| Austria | $845K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $633K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $512K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.80 per kg, close to the world average of $5.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber surgical gloves exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $5.9 million of rubber surgical gloves in 2024 (657 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (31%), Ireland (27%), Germany (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+727% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 31% |
| Ireland | $1.6M | 27% |
| Germany | $598K | 10% |
| Belgium | $363K | 6.1% |
| Spain | $340K | 5.8% |
| Barbados | $225K | 3.8% |
| Senegal | $196K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $116K | 2% |
| Cyprus | $67K | 1.1% |
| France | $64K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rubber surgical gloves imports (HS 4015.11): 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 4015.11: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), surgical gloves.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber surgical gloves imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported rubber surgical gloves worth $147.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 214 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber surgical gloves to the United Kingdom?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($71.7 million), followed by China (32%) and Thailand (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber surgical gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.80 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.55 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 surgical gloves to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.3 million in 2017 to $147.1 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2020 at $503.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $221.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export rubber surgical gloves?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Ireland and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $141.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber surgical gloves?
The HS code for rubber surgical gloves is subheading 4015.11. 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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