China: Market for Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles 2025

Market Size for Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles in China

In 2021, the Chinese rubber-to-metal and moulded article market decreased by -3.7% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -0.0% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Production of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles in China

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -9.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Exports from China

In 2021, rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports from China skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 25% against the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +72.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 46%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +87.3% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports from China, accounting for a 23% share of total exports. Moreover, rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Vietnam (X tons), with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+5.3% per year) and Vietnam (+20.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for rubber-to-metal and moulded articles exports from China, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 6.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +8.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+0.9% per year) and Germany (+13.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average rubber-to-metal and moulded article export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Imports into China

In 2021, overseas purchases of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports to China, with a combined 55% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +50.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Japan ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest rubber-to-metal and moulded article suppliers to China, together accounting for 40% of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, the UK, France, Singapore, Vietnam, Belgium and Italy, which together accounted for a further 32%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +24.7%, 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.

Import Prices by Country

The average rubber-to-metal and moulded article import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 4.5% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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