🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of reclaimed rubber: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $7.5 million of reclaimed rubber in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 170 countries for imports of this product. That is 15% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of reclaimed rubber by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.5M | 14.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 7.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports reclaimed rubber from
The largest suppliers were Germany (30%), Canada (15%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.2M | 30% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.1M | 15% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $828K | 11% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $686K | 9.2% |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | $676K | 9.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $460K | 6.2% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $366K | 4.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $324K | 4.3% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $180K | 2.4% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $132K | 1.8% |
Average import price of reclaimed rubber
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.67, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports reclaimed rubber
Exports of reclaimed rubber by the United Kingdom reached $5.6 million in 2024 (35.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Morocco (48%), Germany (10%), Ireland (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+714% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $2.7M | 48% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $550K | 9.9% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $528K | 9.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $298K | 5.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $218K | 3.9% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $154K | 2.8% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $142K | 2.6% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $129K | 2.3% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $113K | 2% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $96K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4003: Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Reclaimed rubber trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of reclaimed rubber imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported reclaimed rubber worth $7.5 million in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import reclaimed rubber from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (30%), Canada (15%), China (11%).
What is the average import price of reclaimed rubber in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.67 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export reclaimed rubber?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported reclaimed rubber worth $5.6 million in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Germany, Ireland.
What is the HS code for reclaimed rubber?
Reclaimed rubber falls under HS heading 4003 (Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading reclaimed rubber with the United Kingdom?
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