Key Market Indicators
Slovene imports of synthetic rubber are expected to hit $95 million by 2026, up from the 2021 figure of $92 million. On average, imports have been increasing by 0.3% year-on-year since 1999. Slovenia ranked 34th among countries importing synthetic rubber in 2021, with South Africa taking the lead at $91 million. The United States, Germany and Malaysia respectively occupied the second, third and fourth spots. Slovene exports of synthetic rubber are projected to reach $6.1 million by 2026, up 1.1% year-on-year from the 2021 figure of $5.6 million. Since 1999, the country's exports have seen an average annual growth of 7.1%. In 2021, Slovenia occupied the 39th spot in the global ranking of synthetic rubber exporters, with the Philippines taking the lead at $5.6 million. Thailand, the United States and Japan respectively grabbed the second, third and fourth positions.
