EPDM rubber imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported epdm rubber worth $71.3 million (30.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $90.4 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 | $71.3M | 30.4K t |
| 2023 | $66.6M | 26.4K t |
| 2022 | $90.4M | 32.3K t |
| 2021 | $85.7M | 36.8K t |
| 2020 | $46.5M | 22.0K t |
| 2019 | $68.9M | 27.8K t |
| 2018 | $84.3M | 33.8K t |
| 2017 | $68.7M | 30.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports epdm rubber from
United States alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+913% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $47.4M | 67% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.2M | 14% |
| China | $5.2M | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $946K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $448K | 0.6% |
| Romania | $420K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.35 per kg, close to the world average of $2.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
EPDM rubber exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of epdm rubber by the United Kingdom reached $6.6 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (20%), Malaysia (14%), Ireland (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+366% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 20% |
| Malaysia | $958K | 15% |
| Ireland | $677K | 10% |
| Singapore | $572K | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $532K | 8.1% |
| Thailand | $273K | 4.1% |
| Denmark | $223K | 3.4% |
| Australia | $205K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $195K | 3% |
| Belgium | $182K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom epdm rubber imports (HS 4002.70): 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 4002.70: Rubber: synthetic, ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of epdm rubber imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported epdm rubber worth $71.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 171 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply epdm rubber to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($47.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (14%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 913% on the year.
What is the average import price of epdm rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $2.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of epdm rubber to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68.7 million in 2017 to $71.3 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $90.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $72.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export epdm rubber?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Malaysia and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $64.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for epdm rubber?
The HS code for epdm rubber is subheading 4002.70. 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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