Polyurethane-coated fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported polyurethane-coated fabric worth $25.1 million (9.0 thousand tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $58.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25.1M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $58.0M | 15.9K t |
| 2020 | $37.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2019 | $37.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $38.1M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $38.3M | 11.2K t |
Where Egypt imports polyurethane-coated fabric from
China alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.6M | 94% |
| Italy | $386K | 1.5% |
| India | $332K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $274K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $156K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $102K | 0.4% |
| Israel | $59K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $36K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $23K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $20K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.78 per kg, 72% below the world average of $10.00, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyurethane-coated fabric exports from Egypt
In 2024, Egypt exported polyurethane-coated fabric worth $4.8 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.8M | 99% |
| Algeria | $49K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt polyurethane-coated fabric imports (HS 5903.20): 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 5903.20: Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethane.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane-coated fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported polyurethane-coated fabric worth $25.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane-coated fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($23.6 million), followed by Italy (2%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.78 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $10.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyurethane-coated fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.3 million in 2017 to $25.1 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2021 at $58.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also export polyurethane-coated fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Algeria and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $20.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane-coated fabric?
The HS code for polyurethane-coated fabric is subheading 5903.20. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5903 page.
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