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View PricingUnited States Experiences 20% Drop in Synthetic Latex Rubber Exports, Falling to $131 Million in 2024
U.S. Synthetic Latex Rubber Exports
In 2024, approx. 81K tons of synthetic latex rubber were exported from the United States; falling by -14% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 9.8%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 123K tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, synthetic latex rubber exports shrank remarkably to $131M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $181M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
COUNTRY | Export Value of Synthetic Latex Rubber in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
Canada | 63.3 | 56.3 | 55.2 | 58.8 | 60.8 | 48.8 | 43.3 | 50.9 | 59.5 | 51.2 | 45.8 |
Mexico | 27.5 | 15.1 | 14.4 | 14.5 | 16.5 | 16.4 | 12.5 | 20.4 | 24.2 | 19.7 | 15.9 |
China | 14.8 | 25.2 | 22.1 | 25.6 | 30.4 | 17.8 | 21.6 | 14.3 | 18.2 | 15.5 | 9.4 |
Brazil | 15.2 | 8.4 | 13.0 | 11.7 | 10.1 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 8.7 | 12.5 | 10.2 | 7.4 |
Saudi Arabia | 11.3 | 12.6 | 20.3 | 14.8 | 12.3 | 15.8 | 15.6 | 10.5 | 6.7 | 12.8 | 6.9 |
Belgium | 7.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 12.8 | 12.3 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 4.6 | 6.2 |
India | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 6.0 |
Thailand | 1.9 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 6.2 | 3.3 | 5.6 |
Others | 37.4 | 24.1 | 21.2 | 31.4 | 29.3 | 29.2 | 26.2 | 29.1 | 27.6 | 41.1 | 27.5 |
Total | 181 | 155 | 160 | 173 | 176 | 148 | 140 | 153 | 168 | 162 | 131 |
Exports by Country
Canada (41K tons) was the main destination for synthetic latex rubber exports from the United States, with a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, synthetic latex rubber exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (7.6K tons), fivefold. Mexico (7K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.7% share.
From 2014 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada stood at -4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-1.6% per year) and Mexico (-6.0% per year).
In value terms, Canada ($46M) remains the key foreign market for synthetic latex rubber exports from the United States, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($16M), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 7.2% share.
From 2014 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled -3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-5.4% per year) and China (-4.4% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2024, the synthetic latex rubber price amounted to $1,612 per ton (FOB, US), with a decrease of -6.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2023 an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1,723 per ton, and then contracted in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($4,099 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($1,110 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the synthetic latex rubber market in the U.S.. 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:
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Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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