Natural rubber latex imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.1 million of natural rubber latex in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average.
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 | $3.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 571 t |
| 2019 | $673K | 292 t |
| 2018 | $473K | 227 t |
| 2017 | $542K | 184 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports natural rubber latex from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (31%), Thailand (25%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+597% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $947K | 31% |
| Thailand | $757K | 25% |
| India | $530K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $172K | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $143K | 4.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $124K | 4% |
| United States | $100K | 3.2% |
| China | $63K | 2% |
| Denmark | $62K | 2% |
| Vietnam | $53K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, close to the world average of $1.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Natural rubber latex exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $469 thousand of natural rubber latex in 2024 (330 tonnes). Belgium alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+447% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $314K | 67% |
| United Arab Emirates | $153K | 33% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia natural rubber latex imports (HS 4001.10): 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 4001.10: Rubber: natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of natural rubber latex imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported natural rubber latex worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural rubber latex to Saudi Arabia?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($947 thousand), followed by Thailand (25%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 597% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural rubber latex per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of natural rubber latex to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $542 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 469%. The peak was 2021 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export natural rubber latex?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $469 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural rubber latex?
The HS code for natural rubber latex is subheading 4001.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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