EU - Natural Rubber And Gums - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

EU: Natural Rubber And Gum Market Overview 2019

Natural Rubber And Gum Exports

Exports in the EU

The exports amounted to X tonnes in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The natural rubber and gum exports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the natural rubber and gum exports reached their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the natural rubber and gum exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum exports stood at $X in 2017. The natural rubber and gum exports continue to indicate an abrupt reduction. Over the period under review, the natural rubber and gum exports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Exports by Country

In 2017, Belgium (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the largest exporters of natural rubber and gums in the globe, together amounting to approx. X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tonnes), constituting X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total exports.

The Netherlands (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countriesover the last decade, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The natural rubber and gum export price in the European Union stood at $X per tonne in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. The natural rubber and gum export price continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for natural rubber and gums reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the export prices for natural rubber and gums failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while Belgium ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by the Netherlands (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Natural Rubber And Gum Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2017, natural rubber and gum imports in the European Union stood at X tonnes, waning by -X% against the previous year. The natural rubber and gum imports continue to indicate a deep shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the natural rubber and gum imports attained its maximum volume of X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum imports totaled $X in 2017. The natural rubber and gum imports continue to indicate a deep slump. In that year, the natural rubber and gum imports attained their peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the natural rubber and gum imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Imports by Country

The imports of the four major importers of natural rubber and gums, namely Belgium, Italy, Germany and the UK, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tonnes), making up X% share of total imports. Poland (X tonnes), Austria (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Hungary (X tonnes) occupied the slight share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Hungary (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest natural rubber and gum markets worldwide were Belgium ($X), Italy ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Spain, Austria, France, Poland, the Netherlands and Hungary, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Hungary (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the natural rubber and gum import price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. The natural rubber and gum import price continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for natural rubber and gums reached its peak figure level of $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was France ($X per tonne), while Belgium ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by the UK (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.