🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of rubber articles: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported rubber articles worth $922.6 million (108.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 225 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of rubber articles by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $922.6M | 108.7K t |
| 2023 | $937.7M | 108.8K t |
| 2022 | $867.1M | 106.4K t |
| 2021 | $882.8M | 114.4K t |
| 2020 | $755.9M | 102.6K t |
| 2019 | $915.7M | 114.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.00B | 112.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.04B | 115.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports rubber articles from
The largest suppliers were China (15%), Germany (15%), Poland (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $142.2M | 15% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $134.0M | 15% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $123.9M | 13% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $120.5M | 13% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $64.3M | 7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $39.7M | 4.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $29.8M | 3.2% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $26.1M | 2.8% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $22.1M | 2.4% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $20.9M | 2.3% |
Types of rubber articles under HS 4016
| 4016.99 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber | 47% |
| 4016.93 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber | 38% |
| 4016.91 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), floor coverings and mats, of non-cellular rubber | 7% |
| 4016.10 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), moulded rubber mats and mats of non-rectangular shape made by cutting from the piece, of cellular rubber | 4.2% |
| 4016.95 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), inflatable articles (other than boat or dock fenders), of non-cellular rubber | 3% |
| 4016.94 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable, of non-cellular rubber | 0.7% |
| 4016.92 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), erasers, of non-cellular rubber | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4016.
Average import price of rubber articles
The average declared value was about $8.49 per kg, close to the world average of $10.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports rubber articles
Exports of rubber articles by the United Kingdom reached $735.6 million in 2024 (35.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United States (16%), Germany (9%), France (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $115.7M | 16% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $66.9M | 9.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $49.1M | 6.7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $42.2M | 5.7% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $31.1M | 4.2% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $22.5M | 3.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $21.8M | 3% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $19.0M | 2.6% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $18.9M | 2.6% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $17.7M | 2.4% |
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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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 4016: Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40.
Rubber articles trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of rubber articles imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported rubber articles worth $922.6 million in 2024 (108.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import rubber articles from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (15%), Germany (15%), Poland (13%).
What is the average import price of rubber articles in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $8.49 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $10.37 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export rubber articles?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported rubber articles worth $735.6 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Germany, France.
What is the HS code for rubber articles?
Rubber articles falls under HS heading 4016 (Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading rubber articles with the United Kingdom?
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