EPDM rubber exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of epdm rubber by the United States reached $535.8 million in 2024 (205.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 86 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $693.5 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 | $535.8M | 205.5K t |
| 2023 | $529.4M | 189.9K t |
| 2022 | $602.5M | 190.9K t |
| 2021 | $519.8M | 206.7K t |
| 2020 | $423.6M | 237.0K t |
| 2019 | $519.0M | 263.9K t |
| 2018 | $693.5M | 329.2K t |
| 2017 | $594.1M | 271.1K t |
Where the United States exports epdm rubber to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (21%), Belgium (15%), United Kingdom (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $115.0M | 22% |
| Belgium | $82.5M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $47.4M | 8.8% |
| Canada | $37.8M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $34.4M | 6.4% |
| India | $26.0M | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $22.5M | 4.2% |
| France | $19.8M | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $17.7M | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $14.5M | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, close to the world average of $2.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
EPDM rubber imports to the United States
Imports of epdm rubber by the United States reached $140.8 million in 2024 (49.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 171 countries. The largest suppliers were South Korea (22%), Japan (19%), Netherlands (17%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $31.5M | 22% |
| Japan | $27.4M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $24.6M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15.3M | 11% |
| Thailand | $8.6M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $8.6M | 6.1% |
| Brazil | $7.1M | 5% |
| Germany | $5.8M | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $3.4M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $2.8M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States epdm rubber exports (HS 4002.70): 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 4002.70: Rubber: synthetic, ethylene-propylene-non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of epdm rubber exported by the United States?
The United States exported epdm rubber worth $535.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 205.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 86 countries worldwide, with 23% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy epdm rubber from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($115.0 million), followed by Belgium (15%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 79 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average export price of epdm rubber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of epdm rubber from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $594.1 million in 2017 to $535.8 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $693.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $552.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import epdm rubber?
Yes. The United States imported $140.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Japan and the Netherlands. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $395.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for epdm rubber?
The HS code for epdm rubber is subheading 4002.70. 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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