Carbon black rubber compound exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $172.1 million of carbon black rubber compound in 2024 (47.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 97 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $172.1M | 47.2K t |
| 2023 | $194.3M | 47.3K t |
| 2022 | $141.0M | 43.1K t |
| 2021 | $189.5M | 51.7K t |
| 2020 | $130.9M | 38.9K t |
| 2019 | $159.4M | 45.1K t |
| 2018 | $183.7M | 50.0K t |
| 2017 | $164.5M | 46.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports carbon black rubber compound to
Most of it went to Belgium (48%), Germany (13%), Italy (5%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $82.4M | 48% |
| Germany | $22.7M | 13% |
| Italy | $8.2M | 4.8% |
| Czech Republic | $6.1M | 3.5% |
| China | $5.6M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $5.3M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $4.4M | 2.5% |
| India | $4.2M | 2.4% |
| Morocco | $4.0M | 2.3% |
| United States | $3.5M | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.64 per kg, close to the world average of $3.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon black rubber compound imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $48.3 million of carbon black rubber compound in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (30%), Poland (16%), Turkey (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $14.6M | 30% |
| Poland | $7.8M | 16% |
| Turkey | $4.5M | 9.3% |
| Spain | $4.5M | 9.2% |
| France | $4.1M | 8.5% |
| Brazil | $3.2M | 6.6% |
| United States | $3.0M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $876K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom carbon black rubber compound exports (HS 4005.10): 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 4005.10: Rubber: unvulcanised, compounded with carbon black or silica, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon black rubber compound exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported carbon black rubber compound worth $172.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 97 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy carbon black rubber compound from the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($82.4 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 71 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average export price of carbon black rubber compound per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.64 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $3.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of carbon black rubber compound from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $164.5 million in 2017 to $172.1 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $194.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $166.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import carbon black rubber compound?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $48.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Poland and Turkey. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $123.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon black rubber compound?
The HS code for carbon black rubber compound is subheading 4005.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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