Chloroprene rubber imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chloroprene rubber by the United Kingdom reached $6.2 million in 2024 (959 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.7 million.
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 | $6.2M | 959 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 812 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 754 t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports chloroprene rubber from
Most of the value came from Japan (41%), Germany (39%), Taiwan (7%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.5M | 41% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 39% |
| Taiwan | $433K | 7% |
| United States | $258K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $187K | 3% |
| China | $92K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $82K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $67K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $37K | 0.6% |
| France | $33K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.44 per kg, 28% above the world average of $5.02. 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.
Chloroprene rubber exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of chloroprene rubber by the United Kingdom reached $897 thousand in 2024 (81 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Poland (34%), Germany (12%), United States (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $308K | 34% |
| Germany | $111K | 12% |
| United States | $106K | 12% |
| Iran | $82K | 9.2% |
| Italy | $63K | 7.1% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $27K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 2% |
| Norway | $12K | 1.4% |
| France | $11K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom chloroprene rubber imports (HS 4002.49): 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 4002.49: Rubber: synthetic, chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of chloroprene rubber imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported chloroprene rubber worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 959 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 143 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloroprene rubber to the United Kingdom?
Japan was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Germany (39%) and Taiwan (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloroprene rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.44 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $5.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chloroprene rubber to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export chloroprene rubber?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $897 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, Germany and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloroprene rubber?
The HS code for chloroprene rubber is subheading 4002.49. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
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