Rubber gaskets and seals exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported rubber gaskets and seals worth $458.1 million (7.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $458.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $422.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $392.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $365.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $342.8M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $390.0M | 14.4K t |
| 2018 | $380.6M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $360.2M | 12.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports rubber gaskets and seals to
Most of it went to United States (17%), Germany (8%), 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 (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $75.9M | 17% |
| Germany | $37.3M | 8.1% |
| France | $32.0M | 7% |
| China | $29.3M | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17.8M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $16.9M | 3.7% |
| India | $15.1M | 3.3% |
| Romania | $13.6M | 3% |
| Canada | $12.1M | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.8M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $62.25 per kg, 242% above the world average of $18.20. 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 gaskets and seals imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of rubber gaskets and seals by the United Kingdom reached $352.4 million in 2024 (19.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 224 countries. The largest suppliers were United States (18%), Germany (14%), Poland (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $63.9M | 18% |
| Germany | $51.1M | 15% |
| Poland | $44.8M | 13% |
| France | $35.9M | 10% |
| China | $25.8M | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $15.6M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $12.6M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $12.0M | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $9.6M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $9.3M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rubber gaskets and seals exports (HS 4016.93): 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 4016.93: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber gaskets and seals exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported rubber gaskets and seals worth $458.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 221 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy rubber gaskets and seals from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($75.9 million), followed by Germany (8%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 32%, out of 174 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average export price of rubber gaskets and seals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $62.25 per kg in 2024, 242% above the world average of $18.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of rubber gaskets and seals from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $360.2 million in 2017 to $458.1 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $388.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import rubber gaskets and seals?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $352.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Germany and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $105.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber gaskets and seals?
The HS code for rubber gaskets and seals is subheading 4016.93. 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?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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