Rubber surgical gloves imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported rubber surgical gloves worth $2.05 billion (372.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average.
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 | $2.05B | 372.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.65B | 278.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.80B | 278.8K t |
| 2021 | $506.8M | 30.6K t |
| 2020 | $439.3M | 46.2K t |
| 2019 | $444.5M | 72.4K t |
| 2018 | $413.0M | 61.3K t |
| 2017 | $412.7M | 70.8K t |
Where the United States imports rubber surgical gloves from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (49%), China (26%), Thailand (17%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $993.5M | 49% |
| China | $524.4M | 26% |
| Thailand | $345.6M | 17% |
| Indonesia | $106.8M | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | $42.2M | 2.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $24.1M | 1.2% |
| India | $3.1M | 0.2% |
| Canada | $2.0M | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1.9M | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.50 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 States
The United States exported $26.8 million of rubber surgical gloves in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mexico (29%), Canada (18%), China (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+862% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $7.7M | 29% |
| Canada | $4.9M | 18% |
| China | $2.5M | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 8.3% |
| Malaysia | $879K | 3.3% |
| Israel | $830K | 3.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $792K | 3% |
| Bahamas | $571K | 2.1% |
| India | $493K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $352K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported rubber surgical gloves worth $2.05 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 372.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 214 countries worldwide, with 37% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber surgical gloves to the United States?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($993.5 million), followed by China (26%) and Thailand (17%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber surgical gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.50 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber surgical gloves to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $412.7 million in 2017 to $2.05 billion in 2024, an increase of 396%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $963.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export rubber surgical gloves?
Yes. The United States exported $26.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.02 billion 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.
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