Rubber-coated fabric and tape trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in rubber-coated fabric and tape was worth $810.1 million in 2024, about 111.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $810.1M | 111.1K t |
| 2023 | $781.4M | 106.3K t |
| 2022 | $756.2M | 98.8K t |
| 2021 | $761.2M | 100.5K t |
| 2020 | $686.2M | 95.1K t |
| 2019 | $735.0M | 95.1K t |
| 2018 | $747.8M | 95.3K t |
| 2017 | $669.2M | 87.3K t |
Top rubber-coated fabric and tape exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 25% of world exports, followed by China and the United States. The top three supply 61% between them, out of 142 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $203.2M | 25% |
| China | $185.4M | 23% |
| United States | $104.4M | 13% |
| Italy | $42.8M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $38.4M | 4.7% |
| Canada | $29.9M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $26.1M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $22.0M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $21.0M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $18.3M | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $13.6M | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $13.2M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 25% across 213 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $77.9M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $69.7M | 8.6% |
| Mexico | $57.1M | 7.1% |
| Morocco | $36.0M | 4.4% |
| France | $31.7M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $26.7M | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $26.6M | 3.3% |
| Romania | $18.6M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $18.3M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $17.8M | 2.2% |
| China | $17.5M | 2.2% |
| Hungary | $16.9M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $11.71 per kg and China $4.88 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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The shipment records behind Rubber-coated fabric and tape (HS 5906.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 5906.10: Textile fabrics, rubberised: (excluding those of heading no. 5902), adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm. HS 5906 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most rubber-coated fabric and tape?
Germany exported $203.2 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by China (23%) and the United States (13%). In all, 142 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most rubber-coated fabric and tape?
The United States imported $77.9 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and Mexico (7%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in rubber-coated fabric and tape?
It was worth $810.1 million in 2024, about 111.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 142 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of rubber-coated fabric and tape per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $11.71 per kg and China $4.88 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 rubber-coated fabric and tape?
The HS code for rubber-coated fabric and tape is subheading 5906.10, 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 5906 page.
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