🇺🇸 United States imports of rubber articles: 2024 trade data
Imports of rubber articles by the United States reached $5.12 billion in 2024 (538.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 225 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of rubber articles by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.12B | 538.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.97B | 498.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.19B | 570.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.72B | 544.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.78B | 452.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.27B | 497.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.43B | 401.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.03B | 362.4K t |
Where the United States imports rubber articles from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (21%), China (16%), Canada (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $1.08B | 21% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $811.1M | 16% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $483.5M | 9.5% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $386.9M | 7.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $376.6M | 7.4% |
| Taiwan | $276.3M | 5.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $178.2M | 3.5% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $176.7M | 3.5% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $155.9M | 3.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $147.4M | 2.9% |
Types of rubber articles under HS 4016
| 4016.93 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber | 48% |
| 4016.99 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber | 40% |
| 4016.10 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), moulded rubber mats and mats of non-rectangular shape made by cutting from the piece, of cellular rubber | 5.6% |
| 4016.91 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), floor coverings and mats, of non-cellular rubber | 4.4% |
| 4016.95 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), inflatable articles (other than boat or dock fenders), of non-cellular rubber | 1.2% |
| 4016.92 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), erasers, of non-cellular rubber | 0.5% |
| 4016.94 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable, of non-cellular rubber | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4016.
Average import price of rubber articles
The average declared value was about $9.51 per kg, close to the world average of $10.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports rubber articles
In 2024, the United States exported rubber articles worth $3.54 billion (142.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 224 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (26%), Canada (17%), China (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $907.7M | 26% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $596.1M | 17% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $224.4M | 6.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $125.5M | 3.6% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $124.4M | 3.5% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $121.0M | 3.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $120.5M | 3.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $91.7M | 2.6% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $80.4M | 2.3% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $78.7M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4016: Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40.
Rubber articles trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of rubber articles imported by the United States?
The United States imported rubber articles worth $5.12 billion in 2024 (538.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import rubber articles from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Mexico (21%), China (16%), Canada (9%).
What is the average import price of rubber articles in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $9.51 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $10.37 per kg.
Does the United States export rubber articles?
Yes. The United States exported rubber articles worth $3.54 billion in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada, China.
What is the HS code for rubber articles?
Rubber articles falls under HS heading 4016 (Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading rubber articles with the United States?
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