Rubber erasers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $3.3 million of rubber erasers in 2024 (610 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.7 million.
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 | $3.3M | 610 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 505 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 826 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 975 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 1.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports rubber erasers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 76% |
| Spain | $330K | 10% |
| Italy | $98K | 3% |
| United States | $68K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $50K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $47K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $34K | 1% |
| India | $28K | 0.9% |
| France | $28K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $22K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.40 per kg, 23% above the world average of $4.39. 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 erasers exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of rubber erasers by the United Kingdom reached $1.2 million in 2024 (149 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were France (26%), Netherlands (25%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+395% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $326K | 26% |
| Netherlands | $313K | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $133K | 11% |
| Spain | $79K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $69K | 5.6% |
| Ireland | $69K | 5.6% |
| Czech Republic | $32K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $28K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $22K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rubber erasers imports (HS 4016.92): 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 4016.92: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), erasers, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber erasers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported rubber erasers worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 610 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber erasers to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Spain (10%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 735% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber erasers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.40 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $4.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber erasers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2018 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export rubber erasers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber erasers?
The HS code for rubber erasers is subheading 4016.92. 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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