PVC-coated fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pvc-coated fabric by Egypt reached $15.7 million in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $42.7 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 | $15.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $39.0M | 20.6K t |
| 2020 | $37.9M | 24.4K t |
| 2019 | $36.5M | 21.8K t |
| 2018 | $42.7M | 24.9K t |
| 2017 | $30.9M | 19.1K t |
Where Egypt imports pvc-coated fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.7M | 88% |
| India | $628K | 4% |
| Germany | $354K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $293K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $134K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $113K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $106K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $91K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $65K | 0.4% |
| Norway | $33K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 61% below the world average of $4.08, 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.
PVC-coated fabric exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $281 thousand of pvc-coated fabric in 2024 (25 tonnes). Libya alone took 69% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $193K | 69% |
| Turkey | $64K | 23% |
| Tunisia | $24K | 8.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt pvc-coated fabric imports (HS 5903.10): 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 5903.10: Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with poly(vinyl chloride).
Common questions
What is the value of pvc-coated fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported pvc-coated fabric worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply pvc-coated fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($13.7 million), followed by India (4%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 694% on the year.
What is the average import price of pvc-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $4.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pvc-coated fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.9 million in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2018 at $42.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export pvc-coated fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $281 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Turkey and Tunisia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pvc-coated fabric?
The HS code for pvc-coated fabric is subheading 5903.10. 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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