Natural rubber in other forms
Global agricultural trade data from FAO FAOSTAT. Showing cumulative 2018–2023 values for top 50 trading nations.
About Natural rubber in other forms Trade Data
This page tracks global trade flows for Natural rubber in other forms (FAO code 837) across the top 50 agricultural trading nations. Cumulative export value for 2018–2023 reached $69.9B, while global imports totaled $83.5B. The scale of this tariff-sensitive commodity matters because shifts in US import duties, Section 301 actions, or bilateral free trade agreements can move prices and supply lines in weeks rather than years.
Thailand leads global exports of Natural rubber in other forms, while China; mainland is the largest importer. On the US side, closely related products typically classify under HTS Chapter 40, where duty rates depend on the exact 8- or 10-digit subheading. Trade balance between exporting and importing nations reveals structural dependencies that tariff policy can either reinforce or disrupt.
Use this data to benchmark supplier countries, estimate market concentration, and anticipate how tariff changes ripple through Natural rubber in other forms supply chains. All figures come from FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL), converted from FAO 1000 USD reporting units to USD. Combine the trend table, top exporter/importer rankings, and the linked US HTS chapter to build a complete picture of where Natural rubber in other forms moves, how much is traded, and what tariffs apply at the US border.
Trade Trend (2019–2023)
| Year | Total Exports (top 50 countries) | Total Imports (top 50 countries) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $9.0B | $11.8B |
| 2020 | $7.2B | $10.2B |
| 2021 | $11.2B | $15.9B |
| 2022 | $10.3B | $17.0B |
| 2023 | $7.6B | $12.2B |
Top Exporters (2023)
| # | Country | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thailand | $2.8B |
| 2 | Indonesia | $2.5B |
| 3 | Malaysia | $776.9M |
| 4 | Viet Nam | $609.3M |
| 5 | Belgium | $260.5M |
| 6 | Germany | $92.1M |
| 7 | United States of America | $77.7M |
| 8 | France | $56.9M |
| 9 | Romania | $35.0M |
| 10 | China; mainland | $29.8M |
Top Importers (2023)
| # | Country | Import Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China; mainland | $3.1B |
| 2 | United States of America | $1.4B |
| 3 | Viet Nam | $1.2B |
| 4 | Japan | $954.4M |
| 5 | Malaysia | $906.9M |
| 6 | India | $702.1M |
| 7 | Republic of Korea | $391.5M |
| 8 | Germany | $369.3M |
| 9 | Türkiye | $365.5M |
| 10 | Spain | $276.0M |
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Source: FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL). Data covers the top 50 agricultural trading nations. Values in USD (converted from 1000 USD units). Years: 2018–2023.
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