EU: Market for Natural Rubber And Gums 2025

Market Size for Natural Rubber And Gums in the EU

For the third year in a row, the EU natural rubber and gum market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 17% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Natural Rubber And Gums in the EU

In value terms, natural rubber and gum production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 140%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the Netherlands (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Austria (X tons), together accounting for 78% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +506.2%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Exports in the EU

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of natural rubber and gums decreased by -47.4% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 115% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum exports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 117% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the largest exporter of natural rubber and gums in the European Union, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near 62% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Ireland (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together making up a 27% share of total exports. Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of +16.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Ireland (+53.5%), Denmark (+25.2%), Poland (+21.0%) and Italy (+2.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ireland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +53.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Germany (-12.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+56 p.p.), Ireland (+13 p.p.), Denmark (+8.2 p.p.), Italy (+1.9 p.p.) and Poland (+1.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Germany saw its share reduced by -3.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest natural rubber and gum supplier in the European Union, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at +17.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Denmark (+31.0% per year) and Ireland (+53.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 65% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Imports in the EU

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of natural rubber and gums, when their volume decreased by -26.5% to X tons. Overall, imports showed a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 40%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented roughly 49% of total imports in 2022. Germany (X tons) held a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (11%), Belgium (11%) and Poland (7.8%). France (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +13.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest natural rubber and gum importing markets in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 62% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +9.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, falling by -6% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-2.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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