Synthetic rubber imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic rubber by Ethiopia reached $2.9 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 50% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 1.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports synthetic rubber from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.5M | 53% |
| China | $930K | 33% |
| Italy | $387K | 14% |
| Kenya | $12K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4002
| 4002.19 | Styrene-butadiene rubber | 51% |
| 4002.99 | Synthetic rubber (other) | 21% |
| 4002.20 | Butadiene rubber | 20% |
| 4002.49 | Chloroprene rubber | 4.6% |
| 4002.59 | Nitrile rubber | 2.6% |
| 4002.70 | EPDM rubber | 1.2% |
| 4002.11 | Styrene-butadiene latex | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.26 per kg, close to the world average of $2.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia synthetic rubber imports (HS 4002): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic rubber imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported synthetic rubber worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic rubber to Ethiopia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (33%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of synthetic rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.26 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic rubber to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic rubber?
The HS code for synthetic rubber is heading 4002. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 4002.19 (51% of the value) and 4002.99 (20%).
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