EPDM rubber trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in epdm rubber was worth $2.33 billion in 2024, about 936.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $2.33B | 936.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.36B | 887.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.79B | 937.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.52B | 996.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.62B | 840.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.03B | 979.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.39B | 1.05M t |
| 2017 | $2.12B | 966.5K t |
Top epdm rubber exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (23%), South Korea (21%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). 86 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 57%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $535.8M | 23% |
| South Korea | $484.0M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $318.2M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $278.5M | 12% |
| Japan | $165.5M | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $101.5M | 4.4% |
| China | $92.8M | 4% |
| Italy | $86.3M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $47.1M | 2% |
| Malaysia | $35.1M | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $26.0M | 1.1% |
| France | $25.2M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of Germany and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 171 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $378.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $150.0M | 6.4% |
| India | $148.6M | 6.4% |
| Belgium | $141.9M | 6.1% |
| United States | $140.8M | 6% |
| Mexico | $137.5M | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $115.5M | 5% |
| Poland | $84.1M | 3.6% |
| France | $75.9M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $73.1M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $71.3M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $70.2M | 3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $3.05 per kg and Saudi Arabia $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 4002.70: Rubber: synthetic, ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. HS 4002 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most epdm rubber?
The United States exported $535.8 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by South Korea (21%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). In all, 86 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most epdm rubber?
China imported $378.1 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Germany (6%) and India (6%). 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 epdm rubber?
It was worth $2.33 billion in 2024, about 936.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.79 billion. 86 countries reported exports and 171 reported imports.
What is the average price of epdm rubber per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.49 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $3.05 per kg and Saudi Arabia $2.00 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for epdm rubber?
The HS code for epdm rubber is subheading 4002.70, 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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