Nitrile rubber exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of nitrile rubber by the United States reached $163.5 million in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 72 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 10% from 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 | $163.5M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $181.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $178.6M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $137.8M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $100.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $118.9M | 13.4K t |
| 2018 | $127.5M | 15.1K t |
| 2017 | $124.2M | 15.6K t |
Where the United States exports nitrile rubber to
Most of it went to Netherlands (20%), China (17%), Mexico (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+785% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $33.3M | 20% |
| China | $28.3M | 17% |
| Mexico | $18.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $17.1M | 11% |
| Canada | $8.1M | 5% |
| Japan | $7.5M | 4.6% |
| India | $7.1M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $7.0M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $6.0M | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $5.0M | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.43 per kg, 350% above the world average of $3.21. 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.
Nitrile rubber imports to the United States
Imports of nitrile rubber by the United States reached $147.3 million in 2024 (49.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 160 countries. Most of the value came from South Korea (29%), France (27%), Japan (25%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $43.3M | 29% |
| France | $39.5M | 27% |
| Japan | $36.4M | 25% |
| Mexico | $14.2M | 9.6% |
| Brazil | $7.0M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 1.1% |
| India | $1.2M | 0.8% |
| China | $857K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $844K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States nitrile rubber exports (HS 4002.59): 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 4002.59: Rubber: synthetic, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrile rubber exported by the United States?
The United States exported nitrile rubber worth $163.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 72 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy nitrile rubber from the United States?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($33.3 million), followed by China (17%) and Mexico (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 68 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 785% on the year.
What is the average export price of nitrile rubber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.43 per kg in 2024, 350% above the world average of $3.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of nitrile rubber from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $124.2 million in 2017 to $163.5 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $181.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $141.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import nitrile rubber?
Yes. The United States imported $147.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, France and Japan. That compares with exports of $163.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for nitrile rubber?
The HS code for nitrile rubber is subheading 4002.59. 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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