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Unvulcanized Rubber Prices in China

China Unvulcanized Rubber Import Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the unvulcanized rubber price stood at $4,671 per ton (CIF, China), reducing by -2.2% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 an increase of 12% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $5,221 per ton. From June 2022 to September 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Japan ($11.4 per kg), while the price for Thailand ($2,779 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Unvulcanized Rubber Import Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was rubber ($10.2 per kg), while the price for vulcanised rubber thread and cord ($2,929 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (+2.0%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

China Unvulcanized Rubber Imports

In September 2022, overseas purchases of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof increased by 3.6% to 14K tons, rising for the second month in a row after four months of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 18% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 19K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber imports stood at $67M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 28% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $89M. From April 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

China Unvulcanized Rubber Imports by Type

Vulcanised rubber thread and cord (6.7K tons), compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip (5.7K tons) and plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber (1.7K tons) were the main products of unvulcanized rubber imports to China, with a combined 99% share of total imports. These products were followed by rubber, which accounted for a further 0.6%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in rubber; unvulcanised, other than "camel back" strips for retreading rubber tyres (with a CAGR of +0.2%), while purchases for the other products experienced a decline.

In value terms, compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip ($30M), vulcanised rubber thread and cord ($20M) and plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber ($16M) were the most imported types of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof in China, together comprising 99% of total imports.

China Unvulcanized Rubber Imports by Country

In September 2022, Thailand (7.6K tons) constituted the largest unvulcanized rubber supplier to China, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, unvulcanized rubber imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (878 tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (866 tons), with a 6.1% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand stood at -1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-15.0% per month) and Germany (-1.3% per month).

In value terms, Thailand ($21M) constituted the largest supplier of unvulcanized rubber to China, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($9.2M), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand stood at -3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Japan (+1.0% per month) and Germany (+2.2% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the unvulcanized rubber market in China. 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:

China

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in China
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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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
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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)
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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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
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