🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of natural rubber: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $126.5 million of natural rubber in 2024 (77.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 252% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of natural rubber by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126.5M | 77.9K t |
| 2023 | $35.9M | 16.4K t |
| 2022 | $101.9M | 62.1K t |
| 2021 | $73.1M | 44.2K t |
| 2020 | $57.6M | 41.4K t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 18.7K t |
| 2018 | $27.6M | 17.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 7.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports natural rubber from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+398% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $95.2M | 75% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $24.4M | 19% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $5.0M | 3.9% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $848K | 0.7% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $252K | 0.2% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $187K | 0.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $185K | 0.2% |
| 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire | $129K | 0.1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $121K | 0.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $66K | 0.1% |
Types of natural rubber under HS 4001
| 4001.22 | Rubber: technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets) | 79% |
| 4001.10 | Rubber: natural rubber latex, whether or not pre-vulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | 20% |
| 4001.21 | Rubber: natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheets | 0.7% |
| 4001.29 | Rubber: natural (excluding latex, technically specified natural rubber and smoked sheets), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | 0.2% |
| 4001.30 | Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums: in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4001.
Average import price of natural rubber
The average declared value was about $1.62 per kg, close to the world average of $1.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports natural rubber
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported natural rubber worth $312 thousand (270 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+638% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $177K | 57% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $55K | 18% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $41K | 13% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $12K | 3.9% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $12K | 3.9% |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | $11K | 3.7% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $1K | 0.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1K | 0.2% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $0K | 0.1% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Natural rubber trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of natural rubber imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported natural rubber worth $126.5 million in 2024 (77.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import natural rubber from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Malaysia (75%), Thailand (19%), Indonesia (4%).
What is the average import price of natural rubber in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.72 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export natural rubber?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported natural rubber worth $312 thousand in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia.
What is the HS code for natural rubber?
Natural rubber falls under HS heading 4001 (Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading natural rubber with the United Arab Emirates?
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