Chloroprene rubber exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of chloroprene rubber by the United States reached $58.2 million in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 67 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $98.3 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 | $58.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $73.6M | 10.9K t |
| 2022 | $66.1M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $59.1M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $57.9M | 11.2K t |
| 2019 | $61.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $87.5M | 15.7K t |
| 2017 | $98.3M | 19.8K t |
Where the United States exports chloroprene rubber to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (29%), Germany (18%), Brazil (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+509% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.05 per kg, 60% above the world average of $5.02. 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.
Chloroprene rubber imports to the United States
Imports of chloroprene rubber by the United States reached $42.1 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 143 countries. One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $21.5M | 51% |
| Germany | $16.3M | 39% |
| China | $3.2M | 7.6% |
| Thailand | $302K | 0.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $188K | 0.5% |
| Mexico | $167K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $153K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $106K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $74K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $51K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States chloroprene rubber exports (HS 4002.49): 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 4002.49: Rubber: synthetic, chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of chloroprene rubber exported by the United States?
The United States exported chloroprene rubber worth $58.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 67 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy chloroprene rubber from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Brazil (10%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 78 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 509% on the year.
What is the average export price of chloroprene rubber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.05 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $5.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of chloroprene rubber from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $98.3 million in 2017 to $58.2 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2017 at $98.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $70.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import chloroprene rubber?
Yes. The United States imported $42.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Germany and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloroprene rubber?
The HS code for chloroprene rubber is subheading 4002.49. 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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