Rubber-coated fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $6.3 million of rubber-coated fabric in 2024 (793 tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.3M | 793 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 942 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 622 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 935 t |
Where Egypt imports rubber-coated fabric from
Most of the value came from Romania (42%), Germany (24%), China (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $2.6M | 42% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 24% |
| China | $956K | 15% |
| Turkey | $525K | 8.4% |
| United States | $105K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $98K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $95K | 1.5% |
| France | $83K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $68K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $54K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 5906
| 5906.10 | Textile fabrics, rubberised: (excluding those of heading no. 5902), adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm | 78% |
| 5906.99 | Textile fabrics, rubberised: (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), not knitted or crocheted | 17% |
| 5906.91 | Textile fabrics, rubberised: (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), knitted or crocheted | 5.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5906.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.90 per kg, close to the world average of $7.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber-coated fabric exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $338 thousand of rubber-coated fabric in 2024 (45 tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (42%), Kuwait (9%), Argentina (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $143K | 42% |
| Kuwait | $32K | 9.3% |
| Argentina | $30K | 9% |
| Costa Rica | $27K | 8% |
| France | $23K | 6.8% |
| Austria | $19K | 5.7% |
| Czech Republic | $19K | 5.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $16K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $14K | 4.1% |
| Luxembourg | $3K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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: Textile fabrics, rubberised; other than those of heading no. 5902.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber-coated fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported rubber-coated fabric worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 793 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber-coated fabric to Egypt?
Romania was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Germany (24%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 743% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.90 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.70 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of rubber-coated fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $7.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export rubber-coated fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $338 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Kuwait and Argentina. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber-coated fabric?
The HS code for rubber-coated fabric is heading 5906. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 5906.10 (78% of the value) and 5906.99 (17%). 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 5906 page.
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