Butyl rubber exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $63.1 million of butyl rubber in 2024 (15.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 67 countries. Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $87.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63.1M | 15.9K t |
| 2023 | $87.7M | 23.4K t |
| 2022 | $79.1M | 19.5K t |
| 2021 | $80.6M | 29.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $30.1M | 16.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.6M | 8.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports butyl rubber to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.6M | 60% |
| Belgium | $9.7M | 15% |
| Singapore | $6.6M | 10% |
| India | $4.0M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $496K | 0.8% |
| Pakistan | $362K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $351K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $254K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.96 per kg, 80% above the world average of $2.20. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butyl rubber imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of butyl rubber by Saudi Arabia reached $457 thousand in 2024 (125 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $340K | 74% |
| India | $53K | 12% |
| China | $24K | 5.3% |
| United States | $22K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $13K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $1K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia butyl rubber exports (HS 4002.31): 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 4002.31: Rubber: synthetic, isobutene-isoprene (butyl) rubber (IIR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of butyl rubber exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported butyl rubber worth $63.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 67 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy butyl rubber from Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($37.6 million), followed by Belgium (15%) and Singapore (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 441% on the year.
What is the average export price of butyl rubber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.96 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $2.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of butyl rubber from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.6 million in 2017 to $63.1 million in 2024, an increase of 304%. The peak was 2023 at $87.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import butyl rubber?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $457 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, India and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $62.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for butyl rubber?
The HS code for butyl rubber is subheading 4002.31. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
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