Sports gloves (leather, padded) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sports gloves (leather, padded) by the United States reached $273.8 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 189 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $273.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $276.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $321.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $235.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $185.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $230.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $214.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $212.0M | 4.0K t |
Where the United States imports sports gloves (leather, padded) from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (27%), Vietnam (25%), Philippines (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $75.0M | 27% |
| Vietnam | $68.2M | 25% |
| Philippines | $42.5M | 16% |
| Thailand | $38.2M | 14% |
| China | $14.7M | 5.4% |
| Cambodia | $13.2M | 4.8% |
| Pakistan | $7.6M | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $2.4M | 0.9% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 0.8% |
| Myanmar | $1.5M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $58.43 per kg, close to the world average of $51.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sports gloves (leather, padded) exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported sports gloves (leather, padded) worth $7.1 million (106 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (34%), Mexico (14%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.4M | 35% |
| Mexico | $978K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $730K | 10% |
| Germany | $523K | 7.4% |
| Pakistan | $245K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $236K | 3.3% |
| Australia | $218K | 3.1% |
| France | $130K | 1.8% |
| Chile | $127K | 1.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $100K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sports gloves (leather, padded) imports (HS 4203.21): 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 4203.21: Clothing accessories: gloves, mittens and mitts, specially designed for use in sports, of leather or composition leather, padded.
Common questions
What is the value of sports gloves (leather, padded) imported by the United States?
The United States imported sports gloves (leather, padded) worth $273.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 189 countries worldwide, with 45% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports gloves (leather, padded) to the United States?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($75.0 million), followed by Vietnam (25%) and the Philippines (16%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports gloves (leather, padded) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $58.43 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $51.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sports gloves (leather, padded) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $212.0 million in 2017 to $273.8 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $321.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $243.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export sports gloves (leather, padded)?
Yes. The United States exported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Netherlands. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $266.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports gloves (leather, padded)?
The HS code for sports gloves (leather, padded) is subheading 4203.21. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4203 page.
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The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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