Halogenated butyl rubber exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $185.0 million of halogenated butyl rubber in 2024 (76.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 62 countries for exports of this product. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $238.9 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 | $185.0M | 76.7K t |
| 2023 | $238.9M | 88.5K t |
| 2022 | $219.2M | 74.5K t |
| 2021 | $185.9M | 81.4K t |
| 2020 | $151.5M | 76.6K t |
| 2019 | $176.0M | 80.4K t |
| 2018 | $170.0M | 77.8K t |
| 2017 | $27.2M | 12.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports halogenated butyl rubber to
China alone took 51% of it.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, close to the world average of $2.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Halogenated butyl rubber imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $364 thousand of halogenated butyl rubber in 2024 (111 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $346K | 95% |
| United States | $6K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $4K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia halogenated butyl rubber exports (HS 4002.39): 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 4002.39: Rubber: synthetic, halo-isobutene-isoprene rubber (CIIR or BIIR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of halogenated butyl rubber exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported halogenated butyl rubber worth $185.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 76.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 62 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy halogenated butyl rubber from Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($94.2 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and Belgium (15%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 622% on the year.
What is the average export price of halogenated butyl rubber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of halogenated butyl rubber from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $27.2 million in 2017 to $185.0 million in 2024, an increase of 580%. The peak was 2023 at $238.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $169.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import halogenated butyl rubber?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $364 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and South Korea. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $184.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for halogenated butyl rubber?
The HS code for halogenated butyl rubber is subheading 4002.39. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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