Styrene-butadiene latex imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $34.2 million of styrene-butadiene latex in 2024 (30.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 6% less 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 | $34.2M | 30.8K t |
| 2023 | $36.4M | 32.9K t |
| 2022 | $41.0M | 33.1K t |
| 2021 | $32.9M | 28.2K t |
| 2020 | $23.4M | 26.2K t |
| 2019 | $30.2M | 28.7K t |
| 2018 | $42.6M | 36.3K t |
| 2017 | $40.9M | 36.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports styrene-butadiene latex from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 60% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $20.5M | 60% |
| Belgium | $6.3M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 12% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $645K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $508K | 1.5% |
| France | $207K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $205K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $170K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $89K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Styrene-butadiene latex exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of styrene-butadiene latex by the United Kingdom reached $4.2 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (17%), Israel (14%), Portugal (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $718K | 17% |
| Israel | $565K | 14% |
| Portugal | $490K | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $400K | 9.6% |
| Japan | $297K | 7.2% |
| United States | $297K | 7.2% |
| Egypt | $229K | 5.5% |
| France | $182K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $135K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $116K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom styrene-butadiene latex imports (HS 4002.11): 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 4002.11: Rubber: synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of styrene-butadiene latex imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported styrene-butadiene latex worth $34.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 174 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply styrene-butadiene latex to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($20.5 million), followed by Belgium (18%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of styrene-butadiene latex per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of styrene-butadiene latex to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.9 million in 2017 to $34.2 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $42.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export styrene-butadiene latex?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Israel and Portugal. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $30.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for styrene-butadiene latex?
The HS code for styrene-butadiene latex is subheading 4002.11. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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