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U.S. - Unvulcanized Rubber - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. - Unvulcanized Rubber - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Jul 11, 2023

U.S. Unvulcanized Rubber Export Skyrocket to $113M in May 2023

U.S. Unvulcanized Rubber Exports

In May 2023, unvulcanized rubber exports from the United States amounted to 26K tons, picking up by 14% compared with April 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber exports rose notably to $113M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 when exports increased by 15% m-o-m.

COUNTRYExport Value of Unvulcanized Rubber in U.S. (million USD)
May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023
Mexico32.034.635.339.134.333.431.626.835.435.039.035.141.1
Canada32.833.030.133.334.632.132.631.231.232.635.830.433.6
United Kingdom5.84.18.13.48.96.15.22.63.12.35.14.14.7
Belgium6.69.99.24.78.34.22.11.51.94.61.82.04.2
China8.16.14.85.53.84.55.43.63.55.06.45.44.0
Netherlands4.84.46.23.36.18.62.21.21.22.11.82.32.8
India3.13.33.93.13.12.62.83.14.35.82.32.62.6
Brazil3.02.11.63.22.82.32.42.01.61.62.41.51.5
Turkey0.50.91.20.90.90.60.41.10.70.80.90.90.9
Thailand0.90.70.51.00.60.50.60.80.40.71.50.80.7
Others22.520.221.317.419.618.415.717.414.422.219.318.217.2
Total12011912211512311310191.197.7113116103113

Exports by Country

Mexico (8.9K tons), Canada (6.5K tons) and India (3.2K tons) were the main destinations of unvulcanized rubber exports from the United States, together comprising 72% of total exports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Thailand, Belgium, the Netherlands, China, the UK and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the biggest increases were in Thailand (with a CAGR of +4.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($41M), Canada ($34M) and the UK ($4.7M) were the largest markets for unvulcanized rubber exported from the United States worldwide, together comprising 70% of total exports. Belgium, China, the Netherlands, India, Brazil, Turkey and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +5.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports by Type

Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (21K tons) was the largest type of unvulcanized rubber exported from the United States, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip exceeded the volume of the second product type, plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber (4.5K tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by rubber (317 tons), with a 1.2% share.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber (-2.1% per month) and rubber (+6.0% per month).

In value terms, compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip ($74M) remains the largest type of unvulcanized rubber exported from the United States, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber ($32M), with a 28% share of total exports. It was followed by rubber, with a 6.4% share.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip was relatively modest. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber (-1.2% per month) and rubber (+0.9% per month).

Export Prices by Country

In May 2023, the unvulcanized rubber price stood at $4,347 per ton (FOB, US), shrinking by -4.1% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 an increase of 8.6% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $4,531 per ton, and then contracted modestly in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($8,749 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($736 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the unvulcanized 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:

  • 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:

  • United States

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. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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