Rubber erasers imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.7 million of rubber erasers in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 210 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 55% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 901 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 677 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 314 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 356 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 491 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 617 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 711 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports rubber erasers from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 78% |
| India | $494K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $133K | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $99K | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $92K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $85K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $39K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $36K | 0.8% |
| United States | $36K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $24K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.48 per kg, close to the world average of $4.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates rubber erasers imports (HS 4016.92): 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 4016.92: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), erasers, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber erasers imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported rubber erasers worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber erasers to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by India (10%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 462% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber erasers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber erasers to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber erasers?
The HS code for rubber erasers is subheading 4016.92. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
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