Spain - Unvulcanized Rubber - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingSpain Sees a Modest Increase in September 2023 Rubber Imports, Reaching $34M
Spain Unvulcanized Rubber Imports
In September 2023, after five months of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof, when their volume increased by 12% to 8.3K tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 with an increase of 14% against the previous month.
In value terms, unvulcanized rubber imports rose markedly to $34M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when imports increased by 35% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of $49M. From February 2023 to September 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Unvulcanized Rubber in Spain (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | |
| Germany | 9.8 | 10.1 | 11.1 | 9.3 | 12.8 | 14.0 | 17.2 | 13.1 | 14.1 | 13.6 | 12.3 | 12.1 | 11.1 |
| Italy | 5.1 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 12.8 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 6.2 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 5.8 |
| France | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 4.2 | 8.0 | 6.9 | 8.0 | 6.9 | 8.4 | 5.6 | 5.1 | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| Belgium | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.1 |
| Poland | 1.5 | 1.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| Portugal | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 3.9 | 6.0 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Czech Republic | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 0.4 |
| Others | 9.1 | 7.2 | 8.8 | 7.7 | 5.5 | 8.0 | 7.2 | 11.7 | 8.7 | 7.8 | 4.3 | 5.5 | 8.3 |
| Total | 34.0 | 33.3 | 38.8 | 36.1 | 48.9 | 42.5 | 44.8 | 43.7 | 40.6 | 38.7 | 32.3 | 29.6 | 33.6 |
Imports by Country
Germany (2.7K tons), Italy (1.4K tons) and France (1.3K tons) were the main suppliers of unvulcanized rubber imports to Spain, together comprising 65% of total imports.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the biggest increases were in Germany (with a CAGR of +0.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the largest unvulcanized rubber suppliers to Spain were Germany ($11M), Italy ($5.8M) and France ($5.5M), with a combined 66% share of total imports.
Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +1.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports by Type
In September 2023, compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (6K tons) constituted the largest type of unvulcanized rubber supplied to Spain, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber (1.7K tons), threefold. Rubber (540 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.5% share.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip stood at -1.6%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber (-0.7% per month) and rubber (+8.1% per month).
In value terms, compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip ($23M) constituted the largest type of unvulcanized rubber supplied to Spain, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber ($8.2M), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by rubber, with a 7.4% share.
Import Prices by Country
In September 2023, the unvulcanized rubber price amounted to $4,058 per ton (CIF, Spain), with an increase of 1.8% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 23% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $4,454 per ton. From February 2023 to September 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($6,259 per ton), while the price for China ($1,537 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the unvulcanized rubber market in Spain. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 22192013 - Rubber compounded with carbon black or silica, unvulcanised
- Prodcom 22192019 - Other compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- Prodcom 22192030 - Forms and articles of unvulcanised rubber (including rods, t ubes, profile shapes, discs and rings) (excluding camel-back, s trips for retreading tyres)
- Prodcom 22192050 - Vulcanised rubber thread and cord
- Prodcom 22192070 - Plates, sheets and strip of vulcanised rubber
- Prodcom 22192083 - Extruded rods and profile shapes of cellular vulcanised rubber
- Prodcom 22192085 - Plates, sheets, strips for floor covering of solid vulcanised rubber
- Prodcom 22192087 - Extruded solid rubber rods and profiles
Country coverage:
- Spain
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
