Butyl rubber imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported butyl rubber worth $5.7 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 246% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $5.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 692 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $891K | 468 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports butyl rubber from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 98% |
| United Kingdom | $100K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| New Zealand | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, close to the world average of $2.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butyl rubber exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of butyl rubber by the United Arab Emirates reached $647 thousand in 2024 (251 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 52% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $340K | 52% |
| China | $194K | 30% |
| Brazil | $101K | 16% |
| Pakistan | $7K | 1.1% |
| Nigeria | $5K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates butyl rubber imports (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 imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported butyl rubber worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 139 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 246% on 2023.
Which countries supply butyl rubber to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (2%) and Saudi Arabia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of butyl rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of butyl rubber to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $891 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 543%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export butyl rubber?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $647 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, China and Brazil. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 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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