Plastic-coated textile fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plastic-coated textile fabric was worth $4.64 billion in 2024, about 477.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017, and up 6% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.64B | 477.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.38B | 440.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.54B | 464.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.19B | 464.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.54B | 398.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.00B | 430.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.97B | 460.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.74B | 484.8K t |
Top plastic-coated textile fabric exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 35% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United States. The top three supply 56% between them, out of 159 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.64B | 35% |
| Germany | $572.7M | 12% |
| United States | $394.1M | 8.5% |
| India | $271.7M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $248.3M | 5.4% |
| Taiwan | $190.7M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $148.7M | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $136.7M | 3% |
| Spain | $84.9M | 1.8% |
| Japan | $79.9M | 1.7% |
| France | $69.3M | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $63.5M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 216 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $560.9M | 12% |
| United States | $451.6M | 9.7% |
| Mexico | $375.6M | 8.1% |
| Hong Kong | $214.4M | 4.6% |
| India | $152.0M | 3.3% |
| China | $148.5M | 3.2% |
| Morocco | $140.2M | 3% |
| Bangladesh | $131.0M | 2.8% |
| Romania | $110.9M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $104.8M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $102.6M | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $101.8M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $48.15 per kg and China $6.58 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 5903.90: Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, (excluding polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane and those of heading no. 5902). HS 5903 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plastic-coated textile fabric?
China exported $1.64 billion in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by Germany (12%) and the United States (8%). In all, 159 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plastic-coated textile fabric?
Vietnam imported $560.9 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and Mexico (8%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plastic-coated textile fabric?
It was worth $4.64 billion in 2024, about 477.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 159 countries reported exports and 216 reported imports.
What is the average price of plastic-coated textile fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.71 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $48.15 per kg and China $6.58 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated textile fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated textile fabric is subheading 5903.90, in chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 5903 page.
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