Rubber articles (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported rubber articles (other) worth $2.05 billion (252.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 225 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $2.05B | 252.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.05B | 245.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.21B | 262.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.02B | 266.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.63B | 223.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.73B | 239.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.73B | 138.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.52B | 128.7K t |
Where the United States imports rubber articles (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (22%), Mexico (13%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $454.8M | 22% |
| Mexico | $272.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $206.5M | 10% |
| Canada | $184.0M | 9% |
| Japan | $150.8M | 7.4% |
| France | $80.3M | 3.9% |
| India | $78.8M | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $72.8M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $65.4M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $49.8M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.11 per kg, close to the world average of $9.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber articles (other) exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported rubber articles (other) worth $1.39 billion (73.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 210 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (25%), Canada (15%), China (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $348.6M | 25% |
| Canada | $204.8M | 15% |
| China | $91.9M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $63.7M | 4.6% |
| Australia | $63.1M | 4.6% |
| France | $53.1M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $52.1M | 3.8% |
| Brazil | $46.1M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $43.2M | 3.1% |
| Ireland | $41.9M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States rubber articles (other) imports (HS 4016.99): 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 4016.99: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber articles (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported rubber articles (other) worth $2.05 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 252.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 225 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber articles (other) to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($454.8 million), followed by Mexico (13%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 117 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.11 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $9.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber articles (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.52 billion in 2017 to $2.05 billion in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $2.21 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.86 billion a year.
Does the United States also export rubber articles (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $1.39 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $661.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber articles (other)?
The HS code for rubber articles (other) is subheading 4016.99. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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