40013000 - Natural rubber, balata - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums is highly concentrated. 🇲🇽 Mexico captures 64.1% of imports (€1.8M), followed by 🇨🇳 China (9.0%). With an HHI of 4256, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums are 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇶 Iraq. 🇨🇭 Switzerland absorbs 34.8% of European exports (€592K).

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, Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇩🇪 Germany. 🇮🇹 Italy accounts for 36.4% of EU imports.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were falling sharply, shifting by -34.2% and -69.3% respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums (NC8 40013000) is 🇲🇽 Mexico, accounting for 64.1% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums?

The extra-EU trade balance for Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums (NC8 40013000) is €-1.1M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €2.8M, exports: €1.7M).

How much does the EU import of Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums?

The EU imported €2.8M of Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums (NC8 40013000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 305K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums?

The weighted average import price of Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums (NC8 40013000) is €9.32/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums?

The leading EU member state importer of Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums (NC8 40013000) is 🇮🇹 Italy, accounting for 36.4% of EU imports.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were falling sharply, shifting by -34.2% and -69.3% respectively.

1	🇲🇽 Mexico	€1.8M	64.1%	180K kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€256K	9.0%	40K kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€145K	5.1%	15K kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€127K	4.5%	13K kg
5	🇸🇩 Sudan	€119K	4.2%	42K kg
6	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€35K	1.2%	555 kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€592K	34.8%	50K kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€210K	12.4%	5K kg
3	🇮🇶 Iraq	€127K	7.5%	23K kg
4	🇲🇦 Morocco	€117K	6.9%	32K kg
5	🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea	€104K	6.1%	7K kg
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€9K	0.5%	757 kg
7	🇽🇸 XS	€4K	0.3%	148 kg
8	🇳🇴 Norway	€4K	0.3%	251 kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇲🇽 Mexico	€1.8M	180Kt	€10.15/kg	72.8%
2	🇨🇳 China	€256K	40Kt	€6.40/kg	10.2%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€145K	15Kt	€9.82/kg	5.8%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€127K	13Kt	€9.97/kg	5.1%
5	🇸🇩 SD	€119K	42Kt	€2.82/kg	4.7%
6	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€35K	555	€62.65/kg	1.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€592K	50Kt	€11.96/kg	50.7%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€210K	5Kt	€45.75/kg	18.0%
3	🇮🇶 Iraq	€127K	23Kt	€5.48/kg	10.9%
4	🇲🇦 Morocco	€117K	32Kt	€3.64/kg	10.0%
5	🇬🇶 GQ	€104K	7Kt	€14.04/kg	8.9%
6	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€9K	757	€11.64/kg	0.8%
7	🇽🇸 XS	€4K	148	€29.77/kg	0.4%
8	🇳🇴 Norway	€4K	251	€16.95/kg	0.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇲🇽 Mexico	€1.8M	180Kt	€10.15/kg	72.8%
2	🇨🇳 China	€256K	40Kt	€6.40/kg	10.2%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€145K	15Kt	€9.82/kg	5.8%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€127K	13Kt	€9.97/kg	5.1%
5	🇸🇩 SD	€119K	42Kt	€2.82/kg	4.7%
6	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€35K	555	€62.65/kg	1.4%

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