Key Market Indicators
Ethiopia is set to become the 48th largest importer of natural rubber by 2026. In 2021, imports amounted to nearly $9 million, up 1.2% year on year on average. Since 2000, Ethiopian demand for natural rubber has grown by 8.8% year on year. Greece was the top importer of natural rubber in 2021, reaching $8.3 million. The US, Malaysia and Japan followed, in that order.