HS chapter 40 Rubber
Rubber and articles thereof
World trade trend
Reported world exports and imports of HS 40 per year, 2019 to 2024.
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| Year | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $176B | $184B |
| 2020 | $168B | $173B |
| 2021 | $216B | $228B |
| 2022 | $208B | $223B |
| 2023 | $206B | $208B |
| 2024 | $212B | $215B |
2025 is left out because not every country has published detailed data for that year yet.
Monthly trend
Monthly trade in HS 40 between the 28 major reporting economies and the rest of the world, Jan 2022 to Dec 2024. Good for direction and seasonality, not a full world total.
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| Month | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | $3.6B | $2.63B |
| Feb 2022 | $3.33B | $2.52B |
| Mar 2022 | $4B | $2.88B |
| Apr 2022 | $3.78B | $2.62B |
| May 2022 | $3.95B | $2.74B |
| Jun 2022 | $4.01B | $2.71B |
| Jul 2022 | $3.86B | $2.62B |
| Aug 2022 | $3.78B | $2.76B |
| Sep 2022 | $3.79B | $2.84B |
| Oct 2022 | $3.67B | $2.77B |
| Nov 2022 | $3.72B | $2.79B |
| Dec 2022 | $3.39B | $2.43B |
| Jan 2023 | $3.46B | $2.62B |
| Feb 2023 | $3.55B | $2.47B |
| Mar 2023 | $4.29B | $2.79B |
| Apr 2023 | $3.75B | $2.47B |
| May 2023 | $3.97B | $2.65B |
| Jun 2023 | $4.09B | $2.57B |
| Jul 2023 | $3.86B | $2.56B |
| Aug 2023 | $3.73B | $2.66B |
| Sep 2023 | $3.85B | $2.76B |
| Oct 2023 | $3.87B | $2.81B |
| Nov 2023 | $3.99B | $2.84B |
| Dec 2023 | $3.4B | $2.49B |
| Jan 2024 | $3.7B | $2.7B |
| Feb 2024 | $3.6B | $2.67B |
| Mar 2024 | $4.08B | $2.78B |
| Apr 2024 | $3.95B | $2.78B |
| May 2024 | $4B | $2.71B |
| Jun 2024 | $4.04B | $2.55B |
| Jul 2024 | $4.1B | $2.9B |
| Aug 2024 | $4.09B | $2.78B |
| Sep 2024 | $4.14B | $3.03B |
| Oct 2024 | $4.46B | $3.28B |
| Nov 2024 | $4.15B | $3.21B |
| Dec 2024 | $3.71B | $2.83B |
Top exporting and importing countries
Who sold and bought the most HS 40 in 2024, by reported value and share of the world total.
Top 10 exporters
- 1$36B17.0% of world
- 2$19.2B9.1% of world
- 3$16.9B8.0% of world
- 4$14.4B6.8% of world
- 5$9.86B4.7% of world
- 6$7.8B3.7% of world
- 7$6.71B3.2% of world
- 8$6.7B3.2% of world
- 9Vietnampartner reported$6.5B3.1% of world
- 10$5.91B2.8% of world
Top 10 importers
- 1$36.3B16.9% of world
- 2$17.7B8.2% of world
- 3$16.1B7.5% of world
- 4$8.39B3.9% of world
- 5Francepartner reported$7.18B3.3% of world
- 6$6.8B3.2% of world
- 7$6.01B2.8% of world
- 8$5.85B2.7% of world
- 9$5.43B2.5% of world
- 10$5.35B2.5% of world
India focus
What India traded in HS 40 in 2024, as reported by its trading partners.
India does not publish detailed six digit trade figures. These are mirror figures, built from what the 28 major economies reported about their trade with India, so treat them as a lower bound.
India's largest exports in this chapter
- 14011.70New pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on agricultural or forestry vehicles and machines$956M
- 24011.20New pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries$428M
- 34011.80New pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines$384M
- 44016.99Vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles not elsewhere classified in heading 4016, of non-cellular rubber$369M
- 54016.93Gaskets, washers and other seals$173M
- 64011.10New pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)$169M
- 74016.91Floor coverings and mats$95.5M
- 84008.21Vulcanised (other than hard rubber), in plates, sheets and strip, of non-cellular rubber$87M
Headings in chapter 40
Every four digit code under HS 40 with world exports in 2024.
- 4001Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip$14.8BImports $15B
- 4002Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip, mixtures of heading 4001 and 4002, in primary forms…$23.9BImports $26.5B
- 4003Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip$425MImports $426M
- 4004Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom$369MImports $449M
- 4005Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip$6.4BImports $6.34B
- 4006Unvulcanised rubber in other forms (e.g. rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (e.g. discs and rings)$395MImports $435M
- 4007Vulcanised rubber thread and cord$640MImports $566M
- 4008Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber$4.51BImports $4.06B
- 4009Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges)$12BImports $12.1B
- 4010Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber$6.37BImports $6.4B
- 4011New pneumatic tyres, of rubber$95.7BImports $95.4B
- 4012Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber, solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber$2.73BImports $2.72B
- 4013Inner tubes, of rubber$1.1BImports $1.02B
- 4014Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber$1.11BImports $1.25B
- 4015Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber$9.45BImports $9.06B
- 4016Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, not elsewhere classified in chapter 40$31.5BImports $32.6B
- 4017Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap, articles of hard rubber$215MImports $239M
Questions about HS 40
Quick answers based on the classification and the trade figures above.
What is HS code 40?
HS code 40 is a chapter of the Harmonized System that covers rubber and articles thereof. It is split into 17 more detailed four digit headings.
How much is traded worldwide under HS code 40?
In 2024, countries reported exports worth $212B and imports worth $215B under HS code 40. Reported exports changed by +2.7% compared with 2023. These are trade statistics in US dollars, not prices.
Which countries export the most under HS code 40?
The largest exporters in 2024 were China (17.0% of world exports), Thailand (9.1% of world exports) and Germany (8.0% of world exports).
Which countries import the most under HS code 40?
The largest importers in 2024 were United States (16.9% of world imports), China (8.2% of world imports) and Germany (7.5% of world imports).
Does India export or import goods under HS code 40?
Yes. Based on what the major economies reported about their trade with India, India exported at least $3.58B and imported at least $3.33B under HS code 40 in 2024.
Is the HS code the same in every country?
The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System. Countries add their own digits after that, for example India uses eight digit ITC-HS codes and the United States uses ten digit HTS codes, so check the national tariff for the full code and the duty rate.