🇺🇸 United States imports of rubber chemical: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported rubber chemical worth $549.4 million (111.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 190 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 38% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of rubber chemical by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $549.4M | 111.0K t |
| 2023 | $396.8M | 84.7K t |
| 2022 | $562.6M | 110.2K t |
| 2021 | $515.3M | 117.5K t |
| 2020 | $311.4M | 83.4K t |
| 2019 | $365.4M | 94.2K t |
| 2018 | $387.8M | 100.3K t |
| 2017 | $342.9M | 88.7K t |
Where the United States imports rubber chemical from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (19%), Germany (14%), Canada (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $105.5M | 19% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $76.1M | 14% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $65.9M | 12% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $49.8M | 9.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $42.8M | 7.8% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $41.9M | 7.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $38.3M | 7% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $31.7M | 5.8% |
| Taiwan | $20.1M | 3.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $19.0M | 3.5% |
Types of rubber chemical under HS 3812
| 3812.39 | Anti-oxidising preparations and other compound stabilisers: for rubber or plastics, other than mixtures of oligomers of… | 62% |
| 3812.20 | Plasticisers, compound: for rubber or plastics | 23% |
| 3812.31 | Anti-oxidising preparations and other compound stabilisers: for rubber or plastics, mixtures of oligomers of 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline… | 7.9% |
| 3812.10 | Rubber accelerators: prepared | 7.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3812.
Average import price of rubber chemical
The average declared value was about $4.95 per kg, 43% above the world average of $3.46. 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.
The United States also exports rubber chemical
Exports of rubber chemical by the United States reached $500.2 million in 2024 (78.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 120 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (22%), Mexico (19%), China (9%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $109.4M | 22% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $95.2M | 19% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $46.0M | 9.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $30.7M | 6.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $23.2M | 4.7% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $21.4M | 4.3% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $20.4M | 4.1% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $16.9M | 3.4% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $11.8M | 2.4% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $11.7M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 3812: Prepared rubber accelerators; compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, n.e.c. or included; anti-oxidising preparations and other compound stabilisers for rubber or plastics.
Rubber chemical trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of rubber chemical imported by the United States?
The United States imported rubber chemical worth $549.4 million in 2024 (111.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import rubber chemical from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Indonesia (19%), Germany (14%), Canada (12%).
What is the average import price of rubber chemical in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $4.95 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.46 per kg.
Does the United States export rubber chemical?
Yes. The United States exported rubber chemical worth $500.2 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico, China.
What is the HS code for rubber chemical?
Rubber chemical falls under HS heading 3812 (Prepared rubber accelerators; compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, n.e.c. or included; anti-oxidising preparati). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading rubber chemical with the United States?
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