Technically specified natural rubber imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported technically specified natural rubber worth $100.1 million (60.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 246% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% 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 | $100.1M | 60.7K t |
| 2023 | $28.9M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $92.6M | 56.5K t |
| 2021 | $65.7M | 39.9K t |
| 2020 | $51.3M | 37.8K t |
| 2019 | $23.2M | 16.2K t |
| 2018 | $23.5M | 15.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 5.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports technically specified natural rubber from
Malaysia alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+354% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $94.6M | 95% |
| Indonesia | $5.0M | 5% |
| Thailand | $299K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $129K | 0.1% |
| United States | $49K | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $31K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $24K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0% |
| India | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, close to the world average of $1.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates technically specified natural rubber imports (HS 4001.22): 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 4001.22: Rubber: technically specified natural rubber (TSNR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (excluding latex and smoked sheets).
Common questions
What is the value of technically specified natural rubber imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported technically specified natural rubber worth $100.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 128 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 246% on 2023.
Which countries supply technically specified natural rubber to the United Arab Emirates?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($94.6 million), followed by Indonesia (5%) and Thailand (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average import price of technically specified natural rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of technically specified natural rubber to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $100.1 million in 2024, an increase of 989%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $49.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for technically specified natural rubber?
The HS code for technically specified natural rubber is subheading 4001.22. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4001 page.
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