Cellular rubber (blocks) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cellular rubber (blocks) by the United Kingdom reached $5.1 million in 2024 (285 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 13% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.1M | 285 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 462 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 269 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 177 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 192 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 226 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 340 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 274 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports cellular rubber (blocks) to
Most of it went to Germany (16%), United States (11%), Canada (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+477% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $845K | 17% |
| United States | $557K | 11% |
| Canada | $307K | 6% |
| Sweden | $304K | 5.9% |
| France | $301K | 5.9% |
| Chile | $264K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $243K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $221K | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $171K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $163K | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.04 per kg, 167% above the world average of $6.75. 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.
Cellular rubber (blocks) imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of cellular rubber (blocks) by the United Kingdom reached $4.9 million in 2024 (880 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Germany (15%), Italy (13%), Turkey (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $729K | 15% |
| Italy | $643K | 13% |
| Turkey | $619K | 13% |
| China | $500K | 10% |
| Poland | $480K | 9.8% |
| Sweden | $298K | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $264K | 5.4% |
| France | $246K | 5% |
| Romania | $194K | 4% |
| Denmark | $192K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cellular rubber (blocks) exports (HS 4008.19): 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 4008.19: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), cellular rubber, (other than in plates, sheets or strip).
Common questions
What is the value of cellular rubber (blocks) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported cellular rubber (blocks) worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 285 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 108 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy cellular rubber (blocks) from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($845 thousand), followed by the United States (11%) and Canada (6%). The top three together account for 33%, out of 88 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 477% on the year.
What is the average export price of cellular rubber (blocks) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $18.04 per kg in 2024, 167% above the world average of $6.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cellular rubber (blocks) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import cellular rubber (blocks)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Italy and Turkey. That compares with exports of $5.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for cellular rubber (blocks)?
The HS code for cellular rubber (blocks) is subheading 4008.19. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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