Rubber work gloves imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported rubber work gloves worth $738.1 million (126.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.03 billion.
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 | $738.1M | 126.9K t |
| 2023 | $619.1M | 97.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.11B | 141.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.03B | 632.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.29B | 464.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.34B | 396.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.26B | 362.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.96B | 341.1K t |
Where the United States imports rubber work gloves from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (41%), Thailand (32%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $299.4M | 41% |
| Thailand | $235.1M | 32% |
| China | $71.8M | 9.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $36.4M | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $33.1M | 4.5% |
| Indonesia | $32.5M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $10.0M | 1.4% |
| Germany | $6.6M | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $2.1M | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.82 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 States
The United States exported $59.9 million of rubber work gloves in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 168 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (26%), Canada (23%), Costa Rica (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $15.7M | 26% |
| Canada | $13.7M | 23% |
| Costa Rica | $4.8M | 7.9% |
| Israel | $2.8M | 4.6% |
| China | $2.7M | 4.5% |
| Malaysia | $2.7M | 4.4% |
| Chile | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| Peru | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $987K | 1.7% |
| Barbados | $914K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported rubber work gloves worth $738.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 126.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 222 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber work gloves to the United States?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($299.4 million), followed by Thailand (32%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber work gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.82 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $4.96 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 work gloves to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.96 billion in 2017 to $738.1 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2021 at $10.03 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.92 billion a year.
Does the United States also export rubber work gloves?
Yes. The United States exported $59.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Costa Rica. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $678.2 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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