U.S.: Unvulcanized Rubber Market 2025

Unvulcanized Rubber Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. unvulcanized rubber market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, growing by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the market value increased by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unvulcanized Rubber Production in the U.S.

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber production stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 3.8%. Unvulcanized rubber production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Unvulcanized Rubber Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, overseas shipments of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof increased by 0.2% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of unvulcanized rubber exports from the United States, with a combined 67% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +20.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest markets for unvulcanized rubber exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 64% share of total exports. Belgium, the UK, the Netherlands, India, Brazil, Turkey and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +12.3%, 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.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unvulcanized rubber export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight decrease. The export price 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 for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Unvulcanized Rubber Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, overseas purchases of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof increased by 4.3% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest unvulcanized rubber supplier to the United States, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, unvulcanized rubber imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), fivefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+25.0% per year) and China (+4.1% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof to the United States, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.0% per year) and Thailand (+23.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unvulcanized rubber import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 5.8%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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