Rubber-coated knit fabric trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in rubber-coated knit fabric was worth $117.2 million in 2024, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 15% since 2017, and up 3% 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 | $117.2M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $113.3M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $142.9M | 15.8K t |
| 2021 | $135.8M | 16.3K t |
| 2020 | $106.4M | 13.9K t |
| 2019 | $118.2M | 15.8K t |
| 2018 | $119.1M | 15.3K t |
| 2017 | $137.2M | 17.1K t |
Top rubber-coated knit fabric exporting countries
Exports are led by China (27%), Germany (21%) and Taiwan (16%). 78 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 65%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.2M | 27% |
| Germany | $25.0M | 21% |
| Taiwan | $18.9M | 16% |
| Belgium | $7.8M | 6.7% |
| United States | $5.3M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $4.1M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 3% |
| Poland | $2.5M | 2.2% |
| France | $2.5M | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $2.4M | 2.1% |
| Belarus | $2.3M | 2% |
| South Korea | $2.2M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Brazil and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 25% across 153 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $12.4M | 11% |
| Brazil | $8.5M | 7.3% |
| United States | $8.1M | 6.9% |
| Thailand | $7.9M | 6.8% |
| Romania | $4.1M | 3.5% |
| India | $4.0M | 3.4% |
| China | $4.0M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $3.7M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $2.9M | 2.5% |
| Ukraine | $2.7M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $32.29 per kg and China $6.85 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 5906.91: Textile fabrics, rubberised: (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), knitted or crocheted. HS 5906 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most rubber-coated knit fabric?
China exported $32.2 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Germany (21%) and Taiwan (16%). In all, 78 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most rubber-coated knit fabric?
Vietnam imported $12.4 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Brazil (7%) and the United States (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 knit fabric?
It was worth $117.2 million in 2024, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 15% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $142.9 million. 78 countries reported exports and 153 reported imports.
What is the average price of rubber-coated knit fabric per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Poland averaged $32.29 per kg and China $6.85 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 knit fabric?
The HS code for rubber-coated knit fabric is subheading 5906.91, 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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