40024900 - Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), Other is highly concentrated. 🇯🇵 Japan captures 74.5% of imports (€252.8M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (15.1%). With an HHI of 5844, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), Other to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (19.9%, €78.0M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇳 India, 🇲🇾 Malaysia.

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 55.3% of Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), Other imports, well ahead of 🇳🇱 Netherlands (15.3%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇹 Italy.

In 2025, imports were declining (-12.2%) and exports stable (-0.6%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇯🇵 Japan

Who is the main supplier of Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), Other (NC8 40024900) is 🇯🇵 Japan, accounting for 74.5% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), Other (NC8 40024900) is €52.4M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €339.5M, exports: €391.9M).

How much does the EU import of Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), Other?

The EU imported €339.5M of Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), Other (NC8 40024900) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 72.1M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), Other?

The weighted average import price of Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), Other (NC8 40024900) is €4.71/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR), Other (NC8 40024900) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 55.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-12.2%) and exports stable (-0.6%) compared to the previous year.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€78.0M	19.9%	16.4M kg
2	🇮🇳 India	€46.6M	11.9%	10.7M kg
3	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€45.9M	11.7%	10.0M kg
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€38.2M	9.8%	8.3M kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€33.0M	8.4%	6.2M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€252.8M	53.7Mt	€4.71/kg	74.7%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€51.4M	9.9Mt	€5.18/kg	15.2%
3	🇨🇳 China	€27.9M	7.5Mt	€3.72/kg	8.2%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.3M	506Kt	€10.56/kg	1.6%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€696K	268Kt	€2.60/kg	0.2%
6	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€108K	8Kt	€12.79/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€78.0M	16.4Mt	€4.76/kg	32.3%
2	🇮🇳 India	€46.6M	10.7Mt	€4.34/kg	19.3%
3	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€45.9M	10.0Mt	€4.58/kg	19.0%
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€38.2M	8.3Mt	€4.58/kg	15.8%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€33.0M	6.2Mt	€5.28/kg	13.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€252.8M	53.7Mt	€4.71/kg	74.7%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€51.4M	9.9Mt	€5.18/kg	15.2%
3	🇨🇳 China	€27.9M	7.5Mt	€3.72/kg	8.2%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€5.3M	506Kt	€10.56/kg	1.6%
5	🇰🇷 South Korea	€696K	268Kt	€2.60/kg	0.2%
6	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€108K	8Kt	€12.79/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€78.0M	16.4Mt	€4.76/kg	32.3%
2	🇮🇳 India	€46.6M	10.7Mt	€4.34/kg	19.3%
3	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€45.9M	10.0Mt	€4.58/kg	19.0%
4	🇧🇷 Brazil	€38.2M	8.3Mt	€4.58/kg	15.8%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€33.0M	6.2Mt	€5.28/kg	13.6%

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