Polyurethane-coated fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in polyurethane-coated fabric was worth $5.63 billion in 2024, about 562.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017, and up 13% 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 | $5.63B | 562.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.96B | 472.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.42B | 505.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.11B | 521.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.36B | 477.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.88B | 505.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.14B | 510.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.23B | 567.4K t |
Top polyurethane-coated fabric exporting countries
Exports are led by China (42%), South Korea (10%) and Japan (7%). 120 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 59%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.34B | 42% |
| South Korea | $591.0M | 11% |
| Japan | $381.5M | 6.8% |
| Taiwan | $334.7M | 6% |
| United States | $316.9M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $293.0M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $236.2M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $120.8M | 2.2% |
| France | $119.1M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $89.9M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $71.2M | 1.3% |
| Spain | $67.4M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of Mexico and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 191 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $1.08B | 19% |
| Mexico | $362.3M | 6.4% |
| United States | $352.8M | 6.3% |
| Bangladesh | $330.1M | 5.9% |
| Indonesia | $292.1M | 5.2% |
| China | $271.4M | 4.8% |
| Cambodia | $194.5M | 3.5% |
| Morocco | $185.7M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $146.5M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $143.0M | 2.5% |
| India | $123.7M | 2.2% |
| Russia | $122.4M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $22.23 per kg and China $6.64 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 5903.20: Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethane. HS 5903 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most polyurethane-coated fabric?
China exported $2.34 billion in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by South Korea (10%) and Japan (7%). In all, 120 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most polyurethane-coated fabric?
Vietnam imported $1.08 billion in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (6%) and the United States (6%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in polyurethane-coated fabric?
It was worth $5.63 billion in 2024, about 562.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 120 countries reported exports and 191 reported imports.
What is the average price of polyurethane-coated fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $22.23 per kg and China $6.64 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 polyurethane-coated fabric?
The HS code for polyurethane-coated fabric is subheading 5903.20, 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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