4017 - RUBBER AND ARTICLES - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 73.3% of imports (€66.1M), followed by 🇹🇼 Taiwan (5.5%). With an HHI of 5438, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (23.4%, €12.8M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, 🇧🇪 Belgium concentrates 57.1% of RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber imports, well ahead of 🇫🇷 France (7.3%). The top importing member states are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇫🇷 France, 🇸🇪 Sweden.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (44.0%) while exports were declining (-7.2%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber (NC8 4017) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 73.3% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber?

The extra-EU trade balance for RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber (NC8 4017) is €-35.3M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €90.2M, exports: €54.8M).

How much does the EU import of RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber?

The EU imported €90.2M of RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber (NC8 4017) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 13.5M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber?

The weighted average import price of RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber (NC8 4017) is €6.68/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber?

The leading EU member state importer of RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF, Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber (NC8 4017) is 🇧🇪 Belgium, accounting for 57.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (44.0%) while exports were declining (-7.2%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇨🇳 China	€66.1M	73.3%	9.0M kg
2	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€4.9M	5.5%	178K kg
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€4.3M	4.8%	75K kg
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€3.3M	3.7%	311K kg
5	🇺🇸 United States	€1.9M	2.1%	99K kg
6	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€706K	0.8%	78K kg
7	🇶🇼 QW	€6K	0.0%	1K kg
8	🇧🇩 Bangladesh	€178	0.0%	7 kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇺🇸 United States	€12.8M	23.4%	840K kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6.2M	11.2%	1.2M kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.9M	7.1%	289K kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€3.8M	6.9%	85K kg
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€2.0M	3.6%	153K kg
6	🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	€671K	1.2%	57K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€66.1M	9.0Mt	€7.33/kg	81.4%
2	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€4.9M	178Kt	€27.68/kg	6.1%
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€4.3M	75Kt	€57.81/kg	5.3%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€3.3M	311Kt	€10.63/kg	4.1%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€1.9M	99Kt	€18.88/kg	2.3%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€706K	78Kt	€9.08/kg	0.9%
7	🇶🇼 QW	€6K	1Kt	€4.09/kg	0.0%
8	🇧🇩 Bangladesh	€178	7	€25.43/kg	0.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€12.8M	840Kt	€15.24/kg	43.8%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€6.2M	1.2Mt	€5.02/kg	21.1%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€3.9M	289Kt	€13.43/kg	13.2%
4	🇨🇳 China	€3.8M	85Kt	€44.64/kg	12.9%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€2.0M	153Kt	€12.93/kg	6.7%
6	🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	€671K	57Kt	€11.71/kg	2.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€66.1M	9.0Mt	€7.33/kg	81.4%
2	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€4.9M	178Kt	€27.68/kg	6.1%
3	🇨🇦 Canada	€4.3M	75Kt	€57.81/kg	5.3%
4	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€3.3M	311Kt	€10.63/kg	4.1%
5	🇺🇸 United States	€1.9M	99Kt	€18.88/kg	2.3%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€706K	78Kt	€9.08/kg	0.9%
7	🇶🇼 QW	€6K	1Kt	€4.09/kg	0.0%
8	🇧🇩 Bangladesh	€178	7	€25.43/kg	0.0%

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