Synthetic rubber (other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported synthetic rubber (other) worth $294.3 million (68.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 99 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $394.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $294.3M | 68.8K t |
| 2023 | $297.1M | 60.6K t |
| 2022 | $323.7M | 65.5K t |
| 2021 | $372.9M | 85.2K t |
| 2020 | $296.0M | 80.8K t |
| 2019 | $287.0M | 74.4K t |
| 2018 | $328.5M | 96.8K t |
| 2017 | $394.0M | 96.7K t |
Where the United States exports synthetic rubber (other) to
The largest buyer markets were China (17%), Netherlands (11%), Mexico (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $49.7M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $32.9M | 11% |
| Mexico | $29.1M | 9.9% |
| Japan | $27.7M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $24.6M | 8.4% |
| Belgium | $23.9M | 8.1% |
| Brazil | $21.5M | 7.3% |
| Canada | $13.5M | 4.6% |
| Singapore | $8.3M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $7.8M | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.28 per kg, 27% above the world average of $3.37. 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.
Synthetic rubber (other) imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported synthetic rubber (other) worth $134.1 million (38.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 193 countries. Most of the value came from Japan (37%), Germany (13%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $49.7M | 37% |
| Germany | $17.4M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $16.4M | 12% |
| China | $14.9M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $12.0M | 8.9% |
| Mexico | $7.1M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $6.7M | 5% |
| France | $2.7M | 2% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States synthetic rubber (other) exports (HS 4002.99): 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 4002.99: Rubber: synthetic, n.e.c. in heading 4002, (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic rubber (other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported synthetic rubber (other) worth $294.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 99 countries worldwide, with 16% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy synthetic rubber (other) from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($49.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (11%) and Mexico (10%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 93 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average export price of synthetic rubber (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.28 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $3.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of synthetic rubber (other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $394.0 million in 2017 to $294.3 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2017 at $394.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $324.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import synthetic rubber (other)?
Yes. The United States imported $134.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $160.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic rubber (other)?
The HS code for synthetic rubber (other) is subheading 4002.99. 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?
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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