What this market covers
A synthetic rubber also called neoprene, valued for weather and oil resistance. Hose, belt, wetsuit, adhesive and cable makers buy it.
Typical segments
- Dry rubber
- Latex
- Adhesive grade
- Sponge grade
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +57% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
- US employment in the core industry shifted +8% since 2020.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €11.7 million of products under CN code 40024100 (Chloroprene latex "chlorobutadiene rubber, CR") from outside the EU in 2025. | 11.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 40024100 were up 57% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€7.4 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +57 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 40024100 to countries outside the EU were worth €39.9 million in 2025. | 39.9 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 40024100 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €25.0 million in 2025. | 25.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Japan was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 40024100 to the EU in 2025, with €10.6 million, or 91% of extra-EU imports. | 10.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 40024100 to the United States were €14.2 million in 2025. | 14.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 40024100 was €2.65 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 2.65 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 40024100 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €37.1 million. | 37.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 142 enterprises in NACE class C2017 (Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms) in 2023. | 142 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2017 had net turnover of €5.74 billion in 2023. | 5.74 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 232 private establishments in NAICS 325212 (Synthetic rubber manufacturing) in 2025. | 232 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 325212 employed an average of 10,238 people in US private industry in 2025. | 10,238 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 325212 changed by +8% between 2020 (9,458 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +8 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 325212 was $106,478 in 2025. | 106,478 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 40024100, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 11660279
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DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 40024100, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 7428113; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 11660279
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 40024100, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 39932724
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 40024100, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 24956157
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 40024100, partner JP, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 10623808
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 40024100, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 14211536
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 40024100, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 11660279, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 44042
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter DE, product 40024100, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 37079821
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2017, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 142
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2017, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 5737
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 325212, 2025 (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 11
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 325212, annual_avg_estabs 232
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 325212, annual_avg_emplvl 10238
- Figure 13
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 9458; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 10238
- Figure 14
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 325212, avg_annual_pay 106478
- Figure 11
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Hose and belt makers
- Adhesive makers
- Cable makers
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
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What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU chloroprene rubber market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €11.7 million of goods under CN 40024100 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €39.9 million.
Where does the EU import chloroprene rubber from?
Japan was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included China, United States, Countries and territories not specified within the framework of intra-Union trade.
What is the average import price of chloroprene rubber in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €2.65 per kilogram for CN 40024100 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most chloroprene rubber?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by France, Belgium.
How many US companies are in the chloroprene rubber industry?
BLS counts 232 private establishments in NAICS 325212 (Synthetic rubber manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the chloroprene rubber industry?
Eurostat counts 142 enterprises in NACE class C2017 (Manufacture of synthetic rubber in primary forms).
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