EPDM rubber imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of epdm rubber by the United Arab Emirates reached $35.1 million in 2024 (15.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 8% 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 | $35.1M | 15.1K t |
| 2023 | $32.6M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $29.4M | 10.2K t |
| 2021 | $25.6M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $24.5M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $26.0M | 13.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 3.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports epdm rubber from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (28%), South Korea (27%), Belgium (18%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+411% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $9.7M | 28% |
| South Korea | $9.4M | 27% |
| Belgium | $6.4M | 18% |
| Malaysia | $2.9M | 8.4% |
| Japan | $2.9M | 8.2% |
| India | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| China | $858K | 2.4% |
| Norway | $658K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $383K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $248K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.33 per kg, close to the world average of $2.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
EPDM rubber exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $3.1 million of epdm rubber in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (35%), Qatar (16%), India (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 35% |
| Qatar | $484K | 16% |
| India | $318K | 10% |
| Israel | $220K | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $153K | 4.9% |
| Malaysia | $149K | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $147K | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $129K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $105K | 3.4% |
| Bahrain | $71K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates epdm rubber imports (HS 4002.70): 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 4002.70: Rubber: synthetic, ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of epdm rubber imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported epdm rubber worth $35.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 171 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply epdm rubber to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by South Korea (27%) and Belgium (18%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 411% on the year.
What is the average import price of epdm rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.33 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $2.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of epdm rubber to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $35.1 million in 2024, an increase of 513%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export epdm rubber?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $32.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for epdm rubber?
The HS code for epdm rubber is subheading 4002.70. 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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