
Eastern Asia - Gloves, Mittens and Mitts - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Gloves Market Size in Eastern Asia
After two years of growth, the East Asian gloves market decreased by -7.4% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated significant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +23.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2014 figures, consumption increased by +52.5% against 2012 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Gloves Production in Eastern Asia
In value terms, gloves production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,662% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.
Gloves Exports
Exports by Country
The shipments of the one major exporters of gloves, mittens and mitts, namely China, represented more than two-thirds of total export.
China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the gloves, mittens and mitts exports, with a CAGR of -1.3% from 2020 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, China ($X) also remains the largest gloves supplier in Eastern Asia.
From 2020 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to +5.5%.
Export Prices by Country
In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per pair, falling by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2020 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per pair, and then fell slightly in the following year.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.
From 2020 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +7.0% per year.
Gloves Imports
Imports by Country
In 2022, China (X pairs) represented the key importer of gloves, mittens and mitts, comprising 86% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X pairs), generating a 14% share of total imports.
China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the gloves, mittens and mitts imports, with a CAGR of +46.8% from 2020 to 2022. At the same time, Taiwan (Chinese) (+6.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2020 to 2022, the share of China increased by +9.7 percentage points.
In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gloves, mittens and mitts in Eastern Asia, comprising 5.4% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 2% share of total imports.
From 2020 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to -2.9%.
Import Prices by Country
The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per pair in 2022, falling by -51.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 14%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per pair, and then dropped notably in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per pair), while China amounted to $X per pair.
From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+0.4%).
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the gloves market in Eastern Asia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 14193175 - Gloves, mittens and mitts, of leather or composition leather (excluding for sport, protective for all trades)
- Prodcom 32991130 - Protective gloves, mittens and mitts for all trades, of leather or composition leather
Country coverage:
- China
- Hong Kong SAR
- Macao SAR
- Japan
- South Korea
- Taiwan (Chinese)
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Production in Eastern Asia, split by region and country
- Trade (exports and imports) in Eastern Asia
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- China
- Hong Kong SAR
- Macao SAR
- Japan
- South Korea
- Taiwan (Chinese)
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Consumption, by Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, by Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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