Rubber cord trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in rubber cord was worth $587.2 million in 2024, about 196.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 0% since 2017, and up 14% 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 | $587.2M | 196.1K t |
| 2023 | $513.8M | 185.0K t |
| 2022 | $737.9M | 213.6K t |
| 2021 | $807.2M | 232.9K t |
| 2020 | $565.6M | 206.1K t |
| 2019 | $567.4M | 208.6K t |
| 2018 | $572.6M | 203.5K t |
| 2017 | $586.2M | 201.2K t |
Top rubber cord exporting countries
Thailand is the largest exporter with 54% of world exports, followed by Malaysia and China. The top three supply 87% between them, out of 100 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $317.7M | 54% |
| Malaysia | $128.0M | 22% |
| China | $63.9M | 11% |
| India | $18.2M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6.5M | 1.1% |
| Japan | $6.2M | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $4.7M | 0.8% |
| United States | $4.0M | 0.7% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $3.4M | 0.6% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $2.9M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 45% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and Bangladesh. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 55% across 199 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $261.4M | 45% |
| Vietnam | $30.8M | 5.2% |
| Bangladesh | $30.3M | 5.2% |
| Indonesia | $24.2M | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $19.8M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $12.4M | 2.1% |
| Mexico | $11.5M | 2% |
| United States | $11.0M | 1.9% |
| Iran | $10.2M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $9.8M | 1.7% |
| Russia | $8.3M | 1.4% |
| Germany | $7.9M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $20.61 per kg and Malaysia $2.67 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 4007: Vulcanised rubber thread and cord. HS 4007 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most rubber cord?
Thailand exported $317.7 million in 2024, 54% of the world total, followed by Malaysia (22%) and China (11%). In all, 100 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most rubber cord?
China imported $261.4 million in 2024, 45% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (5%) and Bangladesh (5%). The top three importers together take 55%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in rubber cord?
It was worth $587.2 million in 2024, about 196.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 0% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $807.2 million. 100 countries reported exports and 199 reported imports.
What is the average price of rubber cord per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $20.61 per kg and Malaysia $2.67 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 rubber cord?
The HS code for rubber cord is heading 4007, 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 4007 page.
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