Rubber work gloves imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber work gloves by the United Kingdom reached $146.3 million in 2024 (26.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $853.9 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 | $146.3M | 26.9K t |
| 2023 | $121.8M | 21.5K t |
| 2022 | $261.1M | 31.5K t |
| 2021 | $853.9M | 49.8K t |
| 2020 | $658.8M | 50.8K t |
| 2019 | $213.6M | 37.3K t |
| 2018 | $204.5M | 34.4K t |
| 2017 | $213.2M | 37.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports rubber work gloves from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (31%), China (30%), Thailand (11%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $45.0M | 31% |
| China | $43.5M | 30% |
| Thailand | $15.9M | 11% |
| Sri Lanka | $14.5M | 9.9% |
| Vietnam | $8.3M | 5.7% |
| Hong Kong | $3.5M | 2.4% |
| France | $3.1M | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $2.3M | 1.6% |
| Pakistan | $1.2M | 0.8% |
| Tunisia | $1.1M | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.45 per kg, close to the world average of $4.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber work gloves exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $13.4 million of rubber work gloves in 2024 (20.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (35%), Netherlands (14%), Belgium (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $4.6M | 35% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 14% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $939K | 7% |
| Spain | $728K | 5.5% |
| France | $708K | 5.3% |
| Austria | $305K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $217K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $207K | 1.6% |
| Ethiopia | $165K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rubber work gloves imports (HS 4015.19): 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 4015.19: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gloves, mittens and mitts other than surgical gloves.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber work gloves imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported rubber work gloves worth $146.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 222 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber work gloves to the United Kingdom?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($45.0 million), followed by China (30%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber work gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.45 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $4.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber work gloves to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $213.2 million in 2017 to $146.3 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2021 at $853.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $334.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export rubber work gloves?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $13.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $133.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber work gloves?
The HS code for rubber work gloves is subheading 4015.19. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4015 page.
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