Natural rubber in other forms — Import quantity in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Natural rubber in other forms — Import quantity was 23,548 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Natural rubber in other forms — Import quantity in Sri Lanka, 2010–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural rubber in other forms — import quantity in Sri Lanka is 23,548 t, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 48.9% on the previous year and up 193.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural rubber in other forms — import quantity in Sri Lanka peaked at 54,713 t in 2016 and was at its lowest, 8,013 t, in 2013.
Sri Lanka ranks 29th of 152 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Natural rubber in other forms — Import quantity in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,359 t | — |
| 2011 | 11,836 t | +41.6% |
| 2012 | 11,458 t | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 8,013 t | -30.1% |
| 2014 | 21,978 t | +174.3% |
| 2015 | 39,091 t | +77.9% |
| 2016 | 54,713 t | +40.0% |
| 2017 | 46,456 t | -15.1% |
| 2018 | 42,349 t | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 37,188 t | -12.2% |
| 2020 | 30,988 t | -16.7% |
| 2021 | 54,329 t | +75.3% |
| 2022 | 46,056 t | -15.2% |
| 2023 | 23,548 t | -48.9% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 23,548 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 76.07 t, 309.6× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28,144 t | 8,013 t | 54,713 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 38,730 t | 23,548 t | 54,329 t | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More agriculture & rural data for Sri Lanka
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 9.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0836 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 418.3 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9172 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7955 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.7% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural rubber in other forms — import quantity in Sri Lanka?
- Natural rubber in other forms — import quantity in Sri Lanka was 23,548 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest natural rubber in other forms — import quantity recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 54,713 t in 2016.
- What is the lowest natural rubber in other forms — import quantity recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,013 t in 2013.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for natural rubber in other forms — import quantity?
- Sri Lanka ranks 29th out of 152 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural rubber in other forms — import quantity rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 193.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Natural rubber in other forms — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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