Styrene-butadiene rubber imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $23.2 million of styrene-butadiene rubber in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $23.2M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $23.7M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $21.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 8.7K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 6.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports styrene-butadiene rubber from
The largest suppliers were China (23%), Taiwan (21%), South Korea (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 23% |
| Taiwan | $4.9M | 21% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 12% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 11% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 8.9% |
| France | $1.7M | 7.4% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 7% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 6.1% |
| Brazil | $232K | 1% |
| United States | $214K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, close to the world average of $2.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Styrene-butadiene rubber exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported styrene-butadiene rubber worth $9.1 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Pakistan accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $4.8M | 53% |
| India | $2.2M | 25% |
| Indonesia | $1.0M | 11% |
| Philippines | $322K | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $312K | 3.4% |
| China | $176K | 1.9% |
| Maldives | $106K | 1.2% |
| Senegal | $55K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $37K | 0.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $31K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates styrene-butadiene rubber imports (HS 4002.19): 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 4002.19: Rubber: synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of styrene-butadiene rubber imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported styrene-butadiene rubber worth $23.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply styrene-butadiene rubber to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Taiwan (21%) and South Korea (12%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 764% on the year.
What is the average import price of styrene-butadiene rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $2.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of styrene-butadiene rubber to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $23.2 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2023 at $23.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export styrene-butadiene rubber?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $9.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, India and Indonesia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $14.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for styrene-butadiene rubber?
The HS code for styrene-butadiene rubber is subheading 4002.19. 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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