Styrene-butadiene latex imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of styrene-butadiene latex by the United Arab Emirates reached $22.9 million in 2024 (17.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $22.9M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $24.8M | 19.7K t |
| 2022 | $22.4M | 16.1K t |
| 2021 | $21.0M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $16.3M | 14.7K t |
| 2019 | $20.5M | 18.2K t |
| 2018 | $18.9M | 15.7K t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 9.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports styrene-butadiene latex from
The largest suppliers were India (37%), Spain (16%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+451% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.4M | 37% |
| Spain | $3.7M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 11% |
| United States | $1.9M | 8.5% |
| China | $1.3M | 5.7% |
| Indonesia | $562K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $551K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $387K | 1.7% |
| France | $117K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Styrene-butadiene latex exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of styrene-butadiene latex by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.2 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+449% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.8M | 72% |
| Bahrain | $415K | 8% |
| Kuwait | $247K | 4.8% |
| Pakistan | $222K | 4.3% |
| Tanzania | $113K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $101K | 2% |
| Cyprus | $90K | 1.7% |
| Qatar | $69K | 1.3% |
| Lebanon | $60K | 1.2% |
| India | $49K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates styrene-butadiene latex imports (HS 4002.11): 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 4002.11: Rubber: synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of styrene-butadiene latex imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported styrene-butadiene latex worth $22.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 174 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply styrene-butadiene latex to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Spain (16%) and Saudi Arabia (13%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 451% on the year.
What is the average import price of styrene-butadiene latex per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of styrene-butadiene latex to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $22.9 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2023 at $24.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export styrene-butadiene latex?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for styrene-butadiene latex?
The HS code for styrene-butadiene latex is subheading 4002.11. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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