Rubber compound sheets exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of rubber compound sheets by the United Kingdom reached $32.1 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 97 countries for exports of this product. That is 3% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $43.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $33.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $37.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $39.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $26.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $43.0M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $28.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $29.9M | 6.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports rubber compound sheets to
Most of it went to Italy (33%), France (9%), Ireland (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $10.7M | 33% |
| France | $2.9M | 8.9% |
| Ireland | $2.1M | 6.6% |
| India | $1.8M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| United States | $1.3M | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Morocco | $944K | 2.9% |
| Poland | $926K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $884K | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.19 per kg, 60% above the world average of $3.86. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber compound sheets imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of rubber compound sheets by the United Kingdom reached $19.9 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Germany (39%), Netherlands (15%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.8M | 39% |
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 15% |
| United States | $3.0M | 15% |
| Austria | $1.3M | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $833K | 4.2% |
| China | $701K | 3.5% |
| Malta | $662K | 3.3% |
| Ukraine | $605K | 3% |
| Italy | $416K | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $378K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rubber compound sheets exports (HS 4005.91): 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 4005.91: Rubber: unvulcanised, (compounded other than with carbon black or silica), in plates, sheets and strip.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber compound sheets exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported rubber compound sheets worth $32.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 97 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy rubber compound sheets from the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by France (9%) and Ireland (7%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 78 buyer countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average export price of rubber compound sheets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.19 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $3.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of rubber compound sheets from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $29.9 million in 2017 to $32.1 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2019 at $43.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import rubber compound sheets?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $19.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber compound sheets?
The HS code for rubber compound sheets is subheading 4005.91. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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