EU External Trade - Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Natural rubber latex, whether or not prevulcanised

The main extra-EU suppliers of Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Natural rubber latex, whether or not prevulcanised are 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇲🇾 Malaysia. 🇹🇭 Thailand leads with 24.4% of total imports (€107.3M). The HHI concentration index stands at 1623, indicating a Moderate market.

The EU exports Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Natural rubber latex, whether or not prevulcanised to 8 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (21.2%, €9.4M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇦🇺 Australia.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Natural rubber latex, whether or not prevulcanised are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇪🇸 Spain. 🇧🇪 Belgium accounts for 26.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (10.9%) while exports were falling sharply (-47.0%), signalling a structural market shift.