Hard rubber and ebonite trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hard rubber and ebonite was worth $285.6 million in 2024, about 59.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017, and up 6% 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 | $285.6M | 59.9K t |
| 2023 | $268.8M | 50.1K t |
| 2022 | $281.1M | 50.8K t |
| 2021 | $270.9M | 53.3K t |
| 2020 | $226.9M | 48.6K t |
| 2019 | $247.6M | 55.8K t |
| 2018 | $277.4M | 57.0K t |
| 2017 | $273.0M | 54.1K t |
Top hard rubber and ebonite exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by Taiwan and Thailand. The top three supply 41% between them, out of 127 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $64.3M | 23% |
| Taiwan | $30.9M | 11% |
| Thailand | $23.2M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $20.2M | 7.1% |
| Canada | $18.4M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $14.0M | 4.9% |
| United States | $12.0M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $10.1M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $8.2M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $8.0M | 2.8% |
| France | $7.9M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $6.7M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (18%), Saudi Arabia (10%) and Japan (7%). 211 countries imported it, and the top three take 35% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $51.8M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29.2M | 10% |
| Japan | $19.7M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $11.9M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $10.6M | 3.7% |
| China | $10.3M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $8.2M | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $7.4M | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $7.0M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $6.8M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $5.9M | 2.1% |
| France | $5.4M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $16.52 per kg and China $3.45 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 4017: Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber. HS 4017 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hard rubber and ebonite?
China exported $64.3 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (11%) and Thailand (8%). In all, 127 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hard rubber and ebonite?
The United States imported $51.8 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia (10%) and Japan (7%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hard rubber and ebonite?
It was worth $285.6 million in 2024, about 59.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 127 countries reported exports and 211 reported imports.
What is the average price of hard rubber and ebonite per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $16.52 per kg and China $3.45 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 hard rubber and ebonite?
The HS code for hard rubber and ebonite is heading 4017, in chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 4017 page.
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