Synthetic rubber latex (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in synthetic rubber latex (other) was worth $185.9 million in 2024, about 134.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 32% since 2017, and down 23% 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 | $185.9M | 134.1K t |
| 2023 | $241.2M | 149.9K t |
| 2022 | $339.4M | 191.6K t |
| 2021 | $395.0M | 234.3K t |
| 2020 | $250.1M | 200.0K t |
| 2019 | $241.3M | 181.9K t |
| 2018 | $292.2M | 196.8K t |
| 2017 | $273.7M | 188.7K t |
Top synthetic rubber latex (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (22%), Germany (13%) and Taiwan (11%). 63 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 46%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $40.3M | 22% |
| Germany | $24.6M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $21.2M | 11% |
| France | $19.3M | 10% |
| India | $13.7M | 7.4% |
| Italy | $13.7M | 7.4% |
| South Korea | $10.6M | 5.7% |
| Malaysia | $8.3M | 4.5% |
| China | $7.1M | 3.8% |
| United States | $5.6M | 3% |
| Belgium | $5.5M | 2.9% |
| Slovenia | $4.4M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and Malaysia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 123 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.8M | 16% |
| Vietnam | $16.7M | 9% |
| Malaysia | $13.6M | 7.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $13.1M | 7% |
| Italy | $11.7M | 6.3% |
| China | $10.0M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $8.2M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $7.4M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $7.1M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $6.6M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $6.3M | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $6.2M | 3.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $2.09 per kg and Germany $1.00 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 4002.91: Rubber: synthetic, n.e.c. in heading 4002, latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. HS 4002 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most synthetic rubber latex (other)?
Japan exported $40.3 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by Germany (13%) and Taiwan (11%). In all, 63 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most synthetic rubber latex (other)?
The United States imported $29.8 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (9%) and Malaysia (7%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in synthetic rubber latex (other)?
It was worth $185.9 million in 2024, about 134.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 32% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $395.0 million. 63 countries reported exports and 123 reported imports.
What is the average price of synthetic rubber latex (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $2.09 per kg and Germany $1.00 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for synthetic rubber latex (other)?
The HS code for synthetic rubber latex (other) is subheading 4002.91, 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 4002 page.
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