In 2023, the UK's imports of rods and profile shapes of vulcanized non-cellular rubber were recorded at approximately 3.45 million kilograms. The forecast for 2024 shows a decrease to 3.145 million kilograms, with subsequent years continuing this downward trend, reaching 2.2041 million kilograms by 2028. This sequence reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) decline over the forecast period. Year-on-year changes reveal a consistent decrease in import volume, averaging around a steady percentage reduction annually.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential shifts in domestic production capabilities or demand patterns in the automotive and manufacturing sectors, which heavily utilize these materials.
Impacts of trade policies, environmental regulations, and global supply chain dynamics on import volumes.
Inflationary pressures and currency fluctuations that could affect import costs and volumes.