Rubber gaskets and seals imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported rubber gaskets and seals worth $2.45 billion (165.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 224 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 4% on 2023. 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 | $2.45B | 165.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.36B | 144.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.46B | 196.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.15B | 165.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.70B | 141.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.97B | 148.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.05B | 149.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.90B | 128.9K t |
Where the United States imports rubber gaskets and seals from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (29%), China (10%), Japan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $700.1M | 29% |
| China | $253.9M | 10% |
| Japan | $218.1M | 8.9% |
| Taiwan | $184.7M | 7.5% |
| Canada | $147.9M | 6% |
| Germany | $147.7M | 6% |
| South Korea | $104.3M | 4.3% |
| Vietnam | $98.2M | 4% |
| Italy | $78.9M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $75.9M | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.83 per kg, close to the world average of $18.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber gaskets and seals exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported rubber gaskets and seals worth $1.92 billion (38.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (26%), Canada (16%), China (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $496.1M | 26% |
| Canada | $310.8M | 16% |
| China | $127.8M | 6.7% |
| Brazil | $72.5M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $63.9M | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $59.6M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $57.7M | 3% |
| Australia | $52.2M | 2.7% |
| India | $50.0M | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44.4M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States rubber gaskets and seals imports (HS 4016.93): 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 4016.93: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber gaskets and seals imported by the United States?
The United States imported rubber gaskets and seals worth $2.45 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 165.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 224 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber gaskets and seals to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($700.1 million), followed by China (10%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 133 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber gaskets and seals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.83 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $18.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber gaskets and seals to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.90 billion in 2017 to $2.45 billion in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $2.46 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.13 billion a year.
Does the United States also export rubber gaskets and seals?
Yes. The United States exported $1.92 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 $534.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber gaskets and seals?
The HS code for rubber gaskets and seals is subheading 4016.93. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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