40052000 - Compounded rubber - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading|4005|10 is highly concentrated. 🇯🇵 Japan captures 43.5% of imports (€34.9M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (22.2%). With an HHI of 2751, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading|4005|10 to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇳 China remains the largest client (15.8%, €18.2M), followed by 🇨🇳 China, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 61.4% of Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading|4005|10 imports, well ahead of 🇫🇷 France (10.7%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇧🇪 Belgium.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-49.4%) and exports declining (-8.3%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading|4005|10 to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading|4005|10 (NC8 40052000) is 🇯🇵 Japan, accounting for 43.5% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading|4005|10?

The extra-EU trade balance for Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading|4005|10 (NC8 40052000) is €34.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €80.3M, exports: €115.1M).

How much does the EU import of Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading|4005|10?

The EU imported €80.3M of Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading|4005|10 (NC8 40052000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 8.9M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading|4005|10?

The weighted average import price of Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading|4005|10 (NC8 40052000) is €9.03/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading|4005|10?

The leading EU member state importer of Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading|4005|10 (NC8 40052000) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 61.4% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-49.4%) and exports declining (-8.3%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇯🇵 Japan	€34.9M	43.5%	4.0M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€17.8M	22.2%	1.2M kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€11.0M	13.7%	2.0M kg
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€9.6M	11.9%	826K kg
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.8M	6.0%	448K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China	€18.2M	15.8%	2.2M kg
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€14.6M	12.7%	2.0M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€12.2M	10.6%	1.1M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€11.2M	9.7%	1.0M kg
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€10.1M	8.7%	1.4M kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€34.9M	4.0Mt	€8.75/kg	44.6%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€17.8M	1.2Mt	€15.10/kg	22.8%
3	🇨🇳 China	€11.0M	2.0Mt	€5.41/kg	14.1%
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€9.6M	826Kt	€11.62/kg	12.3%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.8M	448Kt	€10.82/kg	6.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€18.2M	2.2Mt	€8.39/kg	27.4%
2	🇰🇷 South Korea	€14.6M	2.0Mt	€7.31/kg	22.1%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€12.2M	1.1Mt	€11.21/kg	18.4%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€11.2M	1.0Mt	€10.92/kg	16.9%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€10.1M	1.4Mt	€7.44/kg	15.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€34.9M	4.0Mt	€8.75/kg	44.6%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€17.8M	1.2Mt	€15.10/kg	22.8%
3	🇨🇳 China	€11.0M	2.0Mt	€5.41/kg	14.1%
4	🇰🇷 South Korea	€9.6M	826Kt	€11.62/kg	12.3%
5	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€4.8M	448Kt	€10.82/kg	6.2%

EU External Trade - Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading|4005|10

Analysis

Trade Partners

Import Partners (Top 10)

Frequently Asked Questions

Analysis

Trade Partners

Import Partners (Top 10)

Export Partners (Top 10)

Interactive Charts

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Export markets

EU Member States

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Export markets

EU Member States

EU External Trade - Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, Solutions; dispersions other than those of subheading|4005|10

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Pages

Export Partners (Top 10)

Interactive Charts

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Export markets

EU Member States

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Export markets

EU Member States