Nitrile rubber imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $26.8 million of nitrile rubber in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $26.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $27.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $31.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $26.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $18.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $24.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $21.7M | 6.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports nitrile rubber from
The largest suppliers were United States (26%), South Korea (23%), France (22%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+792% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.0M | 26% |
| South Korea | $6.2M | 23% |
| France | $5.8M | 22% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 7.4% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 4% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| China | $925K | 3.5% |
| Japan | $628K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $234K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.71 per kg, close to the world average of $3.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nitrile rubber exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported nitrile rubber worth $4.6 million (669 tonnes). Poland alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+336% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $3.5M | 77% |
| Ireland | $213K | 4.6% |
| Denmark | $195K | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $101K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $76K | 1.7% |
| Romania | $60K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $55K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $51K | 1.1% |
| Finland | $31K | 0.7% |
| Norway | $30K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom nitrile rubber imports (HS 4002.59): 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 4002.59: Rubber: synthetic, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrile rubber imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported nitrile rubber worth $26.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 160 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrile rubber to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by South Korea (23%) and France (22%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 792% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrile rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.71 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $3.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrile rubber to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.7 million in 2017 to $26.8 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $31.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export nitrile rubber?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, Ireland and Denmark. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $22.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrile rubber?
The HS code for nitrile rubber is subheading 4002.59. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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