Butadiene rubber exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $41.4 million of butadiene rubber in 2024 (15.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $120.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41.4M | 15.3K t |
| 2023 | $66.6M | 26.2K t |
| 2022 | $101.2M | 37.6K t |
| 2021 | $120.8M | 56.9K t |
| 2020 | $56.8M | 35.0K t |
| 2019 | $78.3M | 40.1K t |
| 2018 | $84.0M | 39.7K t |
| 2017 | $89.0M | 41.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports butadiene rubber to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (20%), Germany (18%), France (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $8.4M | 20% |
| Germany | $7.3M | 18% |
| France | $4.5M | 11% |
| Belgium | $3.8M | 9.2% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 7.9% |
| China | $2.6M | 6.3% |
| United States | $2.2M | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $2.1M | 5% |
| Slovakia | $2.0M | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 3.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.70 per kg, 37% above the world average of $1.97. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butadiene rubber imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of butadiene rubber by the United Kingdom reached $14.6 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were United States (41%), Germany (19%), Italy (19%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.9M | 41% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 19% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 19% |
| France | $1.6M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $356K | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $335K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $186K | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $169K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $118K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $84K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom butadiene rubber exports (HS 4002.20): 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 4002.20: Rubber: synthetic, butadiene rubber (BR), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of butadiene rubber exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported butadiene rubber worth $41.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 79 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries buy butadiene rubber from the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Germany (18%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 45 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of butadiene rubber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.70 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $1.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of butadiene rubber from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $89.0 million in 2017 to $41.4 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2021 at $120.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import butadiene rubber?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $14.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Germany and Italy. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $26.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for butadiene rubber?
The HS code for butadiene rubber is subheading 4002.20. 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?
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