Carbon black rubber compound trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in carbon black rubber compound was worth $4.19 billion in 2024, about 1.26 million tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017, and down 0% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.19B | 1.26M t |
| 2023 | $4.21B | 1.20M t |
| 2022 | $3.99B | 1.22M t |
| 2021 | $3.75B | 1.21M t |
| 2020 | $2.93B | 1.04M t |
| 2019 | $3.53B | 1.23M t |
| 2018 | $3.82B | 1.30M t |
| 2017 | $3.58B | 1.25M t |
Top carbon black rubber compound exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (15%), the United States (12%) and Canada (9%). 97 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 36%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $633.5M | 15% |
| United States | $504.2M | 12% |
| Canada | $366.2M | 8.7% |
| Thailand | $325.3M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $319.1M | 7.6% |
| Poland | $204.3M | 4.9% |
| Malaysia | $191.5M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $172.1M | 4.1% |
| France | $167.4M | 4% |
| Spain | $167.0M | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $135.0M | 3.2% |
| China | $133.6M | 3.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of India and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 168 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $562.0M | 13% |
| India | $348.7M | 8.3% |
| Mexico | $340.0M | 8.1% |
| Poland | $268.1M | 6.4% |
| Romania | $251.2M | 6% |
| Germany | $220.1M | 5.3% |
| Spain | $190.0M | 4.5% |
| China | $187.1M | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | $178.3M | 4.3% |
| France | $167.9M | 4% |
| Italy | $163.7M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $139.7M | 3.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.17 per kg and Malaysia $2.00 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 4005.10: Rubber: unvulcanised, compounded with carbon black or silica, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. HS 4005 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most carbon black rubber compound?
Germany exported $633.5 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by the United States (12%) and Canada (9%). In all, 97 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most carbon black rubber compound?
The United States imported $562.0 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of India (8%) and Mexico (8%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in carbon black rubber compound?
It was worth $4.19 billion in 2024, about 1.26 million tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $4.21 billion. 97 countries reported exports and 168 reported imports.
What is the average price of carbon black rubber compound per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.17 per kg and Malaysia $2.00 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for carbon black rubber compound?
The HS code for carbon black rubber compound is subheading 4005.10, in chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4005 page.
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