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

EU: Overview of the Market for Natural Rubber And Gums 2019

Market Size for Natural Rubber And Gums in the EU

The revenue of the natural rubber and gum market in the European Union amounted to $X in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, natural rubber and gum consumption, however, continues to indicate a drastic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of natural rubber and gum consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Natural Rubber And Gums in the EU

In value terms, natural rubber and gum production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, natural rubber and gum production, however, continues to indicate a prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of natural rubber and gum production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of natural rubber and gum production in 2018 were the Netherlands (X tonnes), Denmark (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of natural rubber and gum production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Germany (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Exports in the EU

In 2018, the amount of natural rubber and gums exported in the European Union stood at X tonnes, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, natural rubber and gum exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, natural rubber and gum exports attained their peak figure at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, natural rubber and gum exports continue to indicate an abrupt drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, the Netherlands (X tonnes) was the major exporter for natural rubber and gums, constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and Denmark (X tonnes), together generating X% share of total exports. The UK (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest natural rubber and gum supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total natural rubber and gum exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands stood at +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and Belgium (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The natural rubber and gum export price in the European Union stood at $X per tonne in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the natural rubber and gum export price, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for natural rubber and gums reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest export price was the UK ($X per tonne), while Denmark ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Imports in the EU

In 2018, the amount of natural rubber and gums imported in the European Union totaled X tonnes, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, natural rubber and gum imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, natural rubber and gum imports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, natural rubber and gum imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, natural rubber and gum imports reached their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of natural rubber and gum imports failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the UK (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and Belgium (X tonnes) were the key importers of natural rubber and gums in the European Union, comprising X% of total import. Germany (X tonnes) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X tonnes), Austria (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Austria, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Italy ($X) and the UK ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Poland, Austria and Spain, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven year period, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The natural rubber and gum import price in the European Union stood at $X per tonne in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the natural rubber and gum import price continues to indicate a measured decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest import price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the UK ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Germany, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform