Butadiene rubber exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported butadiene rubber worth $67.3 million (44.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 78% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $67.3M | 44.3K t |
| 2023 | $37.9M | 30.5K t |
| 2022 | $41.3M | 19.9K t |
| 2021 | $58.4M | 35.7K t |
| 2020 | $27.5M | 23.8K t |
| 2019 | $30.7M | 21.2K t |
| 2018 | $30.9M | 17.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 7.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports butadiene rubber to
China alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $47.7M | 71% |
| India | $13.9M | 21% |
| Pakistan | $2.0M | 3% |
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 2.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $782K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $669K | 1% |
| Philippines | $145K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $126K | 0.2% |
| Peru | $79K | 0.1% |
| Gambia | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, 23% below the world average of $1.97, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butadiene rubber imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported butadiene rubber worth $813 thousand (475 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (35%), Bulgaria (26%), Turkey (17%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $283K | 35% |
| Bulgaria | $213K | 26% |
| Turkey | $142K | 18% |
| United States | $75K | 9.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $74K | 9.1% |
| Germany | $26K | 3.2% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates butadiene rubber exports (HS 4002.20): 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 4002.20: Rubber: synthetic, butadiene rubber (BR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of butadiene rubber exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported butadiene rubber worth $67.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 79 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries buy butadiene rubber from the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($47.7 million), followed by India (21%) and Pakistan (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average export price of butadiene rubber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $1.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of butadiene rubber from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $67.3 million in 2024, an increase of 354%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $38.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import butadiene rubber?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $813 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Bulgaria and Turkey. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $66.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for butadiene rubber?
The HS code for butadiene rubber is subheading 4002.20. 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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