United Kingdom: Market for Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses 2025

Market Size for Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses in the UK

The UK vulcanised cellular rubber articles market rose rapidly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses in the UK

In value terms, vulcanised cellular rubber articles production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Vulcanised cellular rubber articles production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses

Exports from the UK

In 2021, shipments abroad of vulcanised cellular rubber articles for technical uses was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vulcanised cellular rubber articles exports reduced modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 9.9%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of vulcanised cellular rubber articles exports from the UK, with a combined 30% share of total exports. France, Belgium, Slovakia, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Norway and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 52%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +151.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vulcanised cellular rubber articles exported from the UK were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 37% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, Slovakia, India, Belgium, Poland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +125.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average vulcanised cellular rubber articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Norway (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses

Imports into the UK

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of vulcanised cellular rubber articles for technical uses increased by 90% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vulcanised cellular rubber articles imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main suppliers of vulcanised cellular rubber articles imports to the UK, together comprising 55% of total imports. France, Taiwan (Chinese), Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, the Czech Republic, Turkey and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +146.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest vulcanised cellular rubber articles suppliers to the UK, with a combined 47% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Taiwan (Chinese), Spain, the United States, Malaysia, India, Turkey and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 37%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +115.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average vulcanised cellular rubber articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 35%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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