Natural rubber trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in natural rubber was worth $16.86 billion in 2024, about 9.80 million tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017, and up 20% 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 | $16.86B | 9.80M t |
| 2023 | $14.02B | 10.06M t |
| 2022 | $18.76B | 11.03M t |
| 2021 | $18.31B | 10.69M t |
| 2020 | $12.51B | 9.17M t |
| 2019 | $14.41B | 10.08M t |
| 2018 | $14.94B | 10.02M t |
| 2017 | $17.69B | 9.92M t |
Top natural rubber exporting countries
Exports are led by Thailand (31%), Indonesia (19%) and Cote d'Ivoire (16%). 129 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 65%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $5.19B | 31% |
| Indonesia | $3.14B | 19% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.69B | 16% |
| Vietnam | $1.25B | 7.4% |
| Malaysia | $1.17B | 7% |
| Cambodia | $631.5M | 3.8% |
| Myanmar | $534.0M | 3.2% |
| Laos | $398.4M | 2.4% |
| Ghana | $228.5M | 1.4% |
| Guatemala | $185.2M | 1.1% |
| Liberia | $181.8M | 1.1% |
| Philippines | $151.0M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 24% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Malaysia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 43% across 186 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.97B | 24% |
| United States | $1.79B | 11% |
| Malaysia | $1.47B | 8.7% |
| Japan | $1.23B | 7.3% |
| India | $1.02B | 6.1% |
| Vietnam | $782.1M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $561.4M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $533.1M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $476.4M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $410.3M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $303.2M | 1.8% |
| Mexico | $268.1M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malaysia averaged $1.88 per kg and Cambodia $1.14 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 4001: Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. HS 4001 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most natural rubber?
Thailand exported $5.19 billion in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by Indonesia (19%) and Cote d'Ivoire (16%). In all, 129 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most natural rubber?
China imported $3.97 billion in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of the United States (11%) and Malaysia (9%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in natural rubber?
It was worth $16.86 billion in 2024, about 9.80 million tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $18.76 billion. 129 countries reported exports and 186 reported imports.
What is the average price of natural rubber per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malaysia averaged $1.88 per kg and Cambodia $1.14 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 natural rubber?
The HS code for natural rubber is heading 4001, 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 4001 page.
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