Synthetic rubber trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in synthetic rubber was worth $28.24 billion in 2024, about 13.99 million tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017, and up 7% 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 | $28.24B | 13.99M t |
| 2023 | $26.39B | 13.56M t |
| 2022 | $31.54B | 13.97M t |
| 2021 | $30.55B | 14.47M t |
| 2020 | $22.25B | 13.99M t |
| 2019 | $24.54B | 13.41M t |
| 2018 | $27.03B | 13.15M t |
| 2017 | $27.13B | 13.39M t |
Top synthetic rubber exporting countries
Exports are led by South Korea (11%), Thailand (10%) and the United States (10%). 137 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 31%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $3.20B | 11% |
| Thailand | $2.86B | 10% |
| United States | $2.73B | 9.7% |
| Japan | $2.25B | 8% |
| China | $2.03B | 7.2% |
| Vietnam | $1.93B | 6.9% |
| Germany | $1.58B | 5.6% |
| Russia | $1.56B | 5.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.06B | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $864.9M | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $775.1M | 2.7% |
| France | $768.4M | 2.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 31% of world imports, ahead of India and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 41% across 209 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.82B | 31% |
| India | $1.38B | 4.9% |
| United States | $1.37B | 4.9% |
| Thailand | $1.35B | 4.8% |
| Vietnam | $1.11B | 3.9% |
| Germany | $1.07B | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $857.7M | 3% |
| Turkey | $841.0M | 3% |
| Malaysia | $834.1M | 3% |
| Indonesia | $781.1M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $658.1M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $651.3M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $3.17 per kg and South Korea $1.61 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 4002: Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. HS 4002 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most synthetic rubber?
South Korea exported $3.20 billion in 2024, 11% of the world total, followed by Thailand (10%) and the United States (10%). In all, 137 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most synthetic rubber?
China imported $8.82 billion in 2024, 31% of world imports, ahead of India (5%) and the United States (5%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in synthetic rubber?
It was worth $28.24 billion in 2024, about 13.99 million tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $31.54 billion. 137 countries reported exports and 209 reported imports.
What is the average price of synthetic rubber per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $3.17 per kg and South Korea $1.61 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 synthetic rubber?
The HS code for synthetic rubber is heading 4002, 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 4002 page.
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