Inflatable rubber articles imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported inflatable rubber articles worth $27.7 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 208 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $29.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $26.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $25.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $15.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $20.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $22.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $23.5M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports inflatable rubber articles from
Most of the value came from China (26%), Turkey (14%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 26% |
| Turkey | $3.9M | 14% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 14% |
| Hungary | $2.7M | 9.7% |
| Slovenia | $2.3M | 8.2% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 5.8% |
| United States | $1.6M | 5.7% |
| France | $1.6M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $886K | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $330K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.19 per kg, close to the world average of $10.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Inflatable rubber articles exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $12.4 million of inflatable rubber articles in 2024 (324 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (22%), United States (11%), Netherlands (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.7M | 22% |
| United States | $1.4M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $865K | 7% |
| Australia | $791K | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $667K | 5.4% |
| France | $551K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $506K | 4.1% |
| Poland | $475K | 3.8% |
| Ireland | $370K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $291K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom inflatable rubber articles imports (HS 4016.95): 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 4016.95: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), inflatable articles (other than boat or dock fenders), of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of inflatable rubber articles imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported inflatable rubber articles worth $27.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 208 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply inflatable rubber articles to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 207% on the year.
What is the average import price of inflatable rubber articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.19 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of inflatable rubber articles to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.5 million in 2017 to $27.7 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $29.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export inflatable rubber articles?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $12.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for inflatable rubber articles?
The HS code for inflatable rubber articles is subheading 4016.95. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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