Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Rubber surgical gloves. In 2023, Rubber surgical gloves were the world's 819th most traded product, with a total trade of $4.45B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Rubber surgical gloves decreased by -22.6%, from $5.76B to $4.45B. Trade in Rubber surgical gloves represent 0.02% of total world trade.
Rubber surgical gloves are a part of Rubber Apparel.
Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Rubber surgical gloves were Malaysia ($1.78B), China ($995M), Thailand ($818M), Indonesia ($184M), and Germany ($103M).
Imports In 2023 the top importers of Rubber surgical gloves were United States ($1.66B), Germany ($327M), Netherlands ($155M), Brazil ($128M), and United Kingdom ($125M).
Ranking Rubber surgical gloves ranks 2916th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Rubber surgical gloves are used to prevent the transmission of blood-borne pathogens. They are made of latex or non-latex rubber that is powdered with a chemical called carboxylic acid which reduces the surface tension of the latex allowing it to slip on and off easily and to resist tearing.