Rubber gaskets and seals trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in rubber gaskets and seals was worth $14.57 billion in 2024, about 800.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017, and up 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 | $14.57B | 800.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.45B | 793.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.04B | 774.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.81B | 757.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.53B | 678.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.59B | 704.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.94B | 716.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.81B | 678.5K t |
Top rubber gaskets and seals exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (13%), Germany (12%) and China (11%). 221 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 36%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.92B | 13% |
| Germany | $1.74B | 12% |
| China | $1.64B | 11% |
| Japan | $829.7M | 5.7% |
| Mexico | $828.6M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $814.5M | 5.6% |
| Poland | $677.4M | 4.7% |
| France | $621.5M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $458.1M | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $436.4M | 3% |
| South Korea | $339.0M | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $321.0M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 224 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.45B | 17% |
| Germany | $1.50B | 10% |
| Mexico | $891.3M | 6.1% |
| China | $882.6M | 6.1% |
| France | $475.5M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $465.9M | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $393.1M | 2.7% |
| India | $379.4M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $352.4M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $343.2M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $314.2M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $298.3M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $18.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $49.67 per kg and China $8.61 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 4016.93: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber. HS 4016 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most rubber gaskets and seals?
The United States exported $1.92 billion in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by Germany (12%) and China (11%). In all, 221 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most rubber gaskets and seals?
The United States imported $2.45 billion in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and Mexico (6%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in rubber gaskets and seals?
It was worth $14.57 billion in 2024, about 800.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 221 countries reported exports and 224 reported imports.
What is the average price of rubber gaskets and seals per kg?
The world average declared value was about $18.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $49.67 per kg and China $8.61 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 rubber gaskets and seals?
The HS code for rubber gaskets and seals is subheading 4016.93, 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 4016 page.
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