Technically specified natural rubber trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in technically specified natural rubber was worth $11.85 billion in 2024, about 6.77 million tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017, and up 22% 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 | $11.85B | 6.77M t |
| 2023 | $9.74B | 6.49M t |
| 2022 | $12.67B | 7.01M t |
| 2021 | $12.14B | 6.78M t |
| 2020 | $8.23B | 5.66M t |
| 2019 | $9.92B | 6.67M t |
| 2018 | $10.21B | 6.68M t |
| 2017 | $11.68B | 6.35M t |
Top technically specified natural rubber exporting countries
Thailand is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Indonesia and Cote d'Ivoire. The top three supply 72% between them, out of 89 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $3.22B | 27% |
| Indonesia | $2.94B | 25% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.41B | 20% |
| Malaysia | $1.10B | 9.3% |
| Vietnam | $648.8M | 5.5% |
| Cambodia | $332.7M | 2.8% |
| Liberia | $160.2M | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $110.0M | 0.9% |
| Germany | $102.2M | 0.9% |
| Ghana | $100.6M | 0.9% |
| Guatemala | $94.4M | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $82.3M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 21% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Japan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 42% across 128 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.55B | 22% |
| United States | $1.49B | 13% |
| Japan | $977.4M | 8.3% |
| India | $881.8M | 7.4% |
| South Korea | $517.8M | 4.4% |
| Vietnam | $491.0M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $482.9M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $401.0M | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $337.8M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $262.1M | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $195.9M | 1.7% |
| Poland | $195.4M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.75 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $2.04 per kg and Cambodia $0.94 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 4001.22: Rubber: technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets). HS 4001 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most technically specified natural rubber?
Thailand exported $3.22 billion in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Indonesia (25%) and Cote d'Ivoire (20%). In all, 89 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most technically specified natural rubber?
China imported $2.55 billion in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of the United States (13%) and Japan (8%). The top three importers together take 42%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in technically specified natural rubber?
It was worth $11.85 billion in 2024, about 6.77 million tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $12.67 billion. 89 countries reported exports and 128 reported imports.
What is the average price of technically specified natural rubber per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.75 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $2.04 per kg and Cambodia $0.94 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 technically specified natural rubber?
The HS code for technically specified natural rubber is subheading 4001.22, 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 4001 page.
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