Rubber clothing imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $30.3 million of rubber clothing in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. Value rose 38% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $30.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $21.9M | 588 t |
| 2022 | $23.5M | 715 t |
| 2021 | $31.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $33.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $26.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $25.7M | 2.2K t |
Where the United States imports rubber clothing from
Guatemala alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | $15.4M | 51% |
| Malaysia | $5.6M | 18% |
| China | $2.1M | 7% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| Colombia | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $993K | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $777K | 2.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $457K | 1.5% |
| France | $417K | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | $358K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.23 per kg, 30% above the world average of $12.45. 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.
Rubber clothing exports from the United States
The United States exported $25.7 million of rubber clothing in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 158 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Venezuela (18%), United Arab Emirates (11%), India (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | $4.5M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.8M | 11% |
| India | $2.4M | 9.5% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 7.5% |
| Cayman Isds | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $848K | 3.3% |
| Canada | $729K | 2.8% |
| Israel | $714K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $675K | 2.6% |
| Colombia | $562K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States rubber clothing imports (HS 4015.90): 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 4015.90: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles of apparel and clothing accessories (other than gloves, mittens and mitts).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber clothing imported by the United States?
The United States imported rubber clothing worth $30.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 217 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber clothing to the United States?
Guatemala was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($15.4 million), followed by Malaysia (18%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.23 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $12.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber clothing to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.7 million in 2017 to $30.3 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2020 at $33.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export rubber clothing?
Yes. The United States exported $25.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Venezuela, the United Arab Emirates and India. That compares with imports of $30.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for rubber clothing?
The HS code for rubber clothing is subheading 4015.90. 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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