Styrene-butadiene rubber imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of styrene-butadiene rubber by the United States reached $600.6 million in 2024 (262.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 182 countries. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $890.8 million.
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 | $600.6M | 262.5K t |
| 2023 | $627.6M | 275.5K t |
| 2022 | $890.8M | 323.3K t |
| 2021 | $719.5M | 311.5K t |
| 2020 | $486.0M | 277.8K t |
| 2019 | $662.9M | 316.0K t |
| 2018 | $660.8M | 281.6K t |
| 2017 | $616.5M | 273.7K t |
Where the United States imports styrene-butadiene rubber from
Most of the value came from South Korea (25%), Mexico (16%), Taiwan (13%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $150.4M | 25% |
| Mexico | $97.7M | 16% |
| Taiwan | $77.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $73.2M | 12% |
| France | $56.4M | 9.4% |
| Singapore | $29.2M | 4.9% |
| Japan | $24.2M | 4% |
| Spain | $17.5M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $15.0M | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $11.3M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, close to the world average of $2.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Styrene-butadiene rubber exports from the United States
The United States exported $521.2 million of styrene-butadiene rubber in 2024 (202.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 94 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (21%), Canada (17%), Brazil (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $107.5M | 21% |
| Canada | $88.6M | 17% |
| Brazil | $50.6M | 9.7% |
| China | $35.9M | 6.9% |
| Poland | $25.6M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $24.3M | 4.7% |
| France | $22.0M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $21.4M | 4.1% |
| Chile | $16.9M | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $15.1M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States styrene-butadiene rubber imports (HS 4002.19): 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 4002.19: Rubber: synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of styrene-butadiene rubber imported by the United States?
The United States imported styrene-butadiene rubber worth $600.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 262.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 182 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply styrene-butadiene rubber to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($150.4 million), followed by Mexico (16%) and Taiwan (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of styrene-butadiene rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $2.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of styrene-butadiene rubber to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $616.5 million in 2017 to $600.6 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $890.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $658.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export styrene-butadiene rubber?
Yes. The United States exported $521.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Brazil. That compares with imports of $600.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for styrene-butadiene rubber?
The HS code for styrene-butadiene rubber is subheading 4002.19. 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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