Rubber compound sheets imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $3.1 million of rubber compound sheets in 2024 (692 tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.4 million.
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 | $3.1M | 692 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 2.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports rubber compound sheets from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (35%), India (19%), Brazil (14%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+238% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 35% |
| India | $574K | 19% |
| Brazil | $443K | 14% |
| United States | $388K | 13% |
| China | $203K | 6.6% |
| Indonesia | $69K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $66K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $41K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $39K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $35K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.45 per kg, close to the world average of $3.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber compound sheets exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported rubber compound sheets worth $313 thousand (135 tonnes). Egypt alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+382% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $202K | 65% |
| Saudi Arabia | $25K | 7.8% |
| Morocco | $23K | 7.4% |
| Philippines | $21K | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $18K | 5.8% |
| Mauritius | $7K | 2.3% |
| Bahrain | $5K | 1.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $5K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.6% |
| Seychelles | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates rubber compound sheets imports (HS 4005.91): 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 4005.91: Rubber: unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in plates, sheets and strip.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber compound sheets imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported rubber compound sheets worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 692 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber compound sheets to the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by India (19%) and Brazil (14%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber compound sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.45 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $3.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber compound sheets to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2018 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export rubber compound sheets?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $313 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Morocco. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber compound sheets?
The HS code for rubber compound sheets is subheading 4005.91. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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