Rubber sheets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $105.3 million of rubber sheets in 2024 (31.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 211 countries. That is 3% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105.3M | 31.6K t |
| 2023 | $101.9M | 30.2K t |
| 2022 | $115.4M | 28.1K t |
| 2021 | $113.5M | 34.0K t |
| 2020 | $95.6M | 27.8K t |
| 2019 | $124.8M | 35.1K t |
| 2018 | $115.0M | 31.1K t |
| 2017 | $100.4M | 31.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports rubber sheets from
Most of the value came from United States (33%), Germany (20%), China (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34.8M | 33% |
| Germany | $21.1M | 20% |
| China | $15.3M | 15% |
| India | $5.3M | 5% |
| Sweden | $4.5M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $3.9M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 2.5% |
| France | $1.5M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.33 per kg, 25% below the world average of $4.44, 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.
Rubber sheets exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $40.0 million of rubber sheets in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Israel (23%), Ireland (9%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $9.0M | 23% |
| Ireland | $3.7M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 8.8% |
| United States | $3.5M | 8.8% |
| France | $2.3M | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $933K | 2.3% |
| Australia | $862K | 2.2% |
| China | $724K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rubber sheets imports (HS 4008.21): 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 4008.21: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), in plates, sheets and strip, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber sheets imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported rubber sheets worth $105.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 211 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber sheets to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($34.8 million), followed by Germany (20%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.33 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $4.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber sheets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $100.4 million in 2017 to $105.3 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2019 at $124.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $109.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export rubber sheets?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $40.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Ireland and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $65.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber sheets?
The HS code for rubber sheets is subheading 4008.21. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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