🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of rubber compound: 2024 trade data
Imports of rubber compound by the United Arab Emirates reached $14.4 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $23.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of rubber compound by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $20.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $23.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $19.0M | 5.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports rubber compound from
The largest suppliers were United States (23%), United Kingdom (18%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $3.3M | 23% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.6M | 18% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.3M | 16% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $984K | 6.8% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $891K | 6.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $881K | 6.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $681K | 4.7% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $628K | 4.4% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $446K | 3.1% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $345K | 2.4% |
Types of rubber compound under HS 4005
| 4005.10 | Rubber: unvulcanised, compounded with carbon black or silica, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | 65% |
| 4005.91 | Rubber: unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in plates, sheets and strip | 21% |
| 4005.99 | Rubber: unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in primary forms, (other than plates, sheets, strip, solutions or… | 10% |
| 4005.20 | Rubber: unvulcanised, compounded, solutions and dispersions other than those of item no. 4005.10 | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4005.
Average import price of rubber compound
The average declared value was about $3.57 per kg, close to the world average of $3.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports rubber compound
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported rubber compound worth $1.5 million (446 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $1.0M | 68% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $233K | 16% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $58K | 4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $44K | 3% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $23K | 1.6% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $21K | 1.4% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $21K | 1.4% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $12K | 0.8% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $8K | 0.5% |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | $7K | 0.5% |
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 4005: Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Rubber compound trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of rubber compound imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported rubber compound worth $14.4 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import rubber compound from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (23%), United Kingdom (18%), India (16%).
What is the average import price of rubber compound in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $3.57 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.36 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export rubber compound?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported rubber compound worth $1.5 million in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United States.
What is the HS code for rubber compound?
Rubber compound falls under HS heading 4005 (Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, 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 rubber compound with the United Arab Emirates?
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