Chloroprene rubber trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in chloroprene rubber was worth $734.0 million in 2024, about 146.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $734.0M | 146.1K t |
| 2023 | $769.6M | 141.4K t |
| 2022 | $881.6M | 163.6K t |
| 2021 | $755.1M | 164.0K t |
| 2020 | $600.2M | 134.6K t |
| 2019 | $747.0M | 158.5K t |
| 2018 | $853.2M | 179.4K t |
| 2017 | $772.8M | 187.9K t |
Top chloroprene rubber exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (52%), Germany (18%) and China (14%). 67 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 85%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $383.1M | 52% |
| Germany | $134.1M | 18% |
| China | $104.2M | 14% |
| United States | $58.2M | 7.9% |
| Belgium | $13.2M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $8.3M | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $5.9M | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $3.8M | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $3.5M | 0.5% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 0.5% |
| France | $3.1M | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of China and Indonesia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 143 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $104.3M | 14% |
| China | $55.4M | 7.6% |
| Indonesia | $50.0M | 6.8% |
| Thailand | $44.5M | 6.1% |
| United States | $42.1M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $29.7M | 4% |
| Taiwan | $27.8M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $26.8M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $26.5M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $25.7M | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $25.6M | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $24.5M | 3.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $10.05 per kg and China $4.13 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 4002.49: Rubber: synthetic, chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. HS 4002 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most chloroprene rubber?
Japan exported $383.1 million in 2024, 52% of the world total, followed by Germany (18%) and China (14%). In all, 67 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most chloroprene rubber?
India imported $104.3 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of China (8%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in chloroprene rubber?
It was worth $734.0 million in 2024, about 146.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $881.6 million. 67 countries reported exports and 143 reported imports.
What is the average price of chloroprene rubber per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Taiwan averaged $10.05 per kg and China $4.13 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for chloroprene rubber?
The HS code for chloroprene rubber is subheading 4002.49, 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 4002 page.
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