Rubber-coated fabric and tape imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber-coated fabric and tape by Egypt reached $4.9 million in 2024 (461 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $4.9M | 461 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 421 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 247 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 740 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 845 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 537 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 590 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 413 t |
Where Egypt imports rubber-coated fabric and tape from
One supplier dominates: Romania accounted for 54% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $2.6M | 54% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 25% |
| China | $755K | 16% |
| Turkey | $79K | 1.6% |
| France | $47K | 1% |
| Japan | $35K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $31K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.53 per kg, 44% above the world average of $7.29. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt rubber-coated fabric and tape imports (HS 5906.10): 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 5906.10: Textile fabrics, rubberised: (excluding those of heading no. 5902), adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber-coated fabric and tape imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported rubber-coated fabric and tape worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 461 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber-coated fabric and tape to Egypt?
Romania was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Germany (25%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber-coated fabric and tape per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.53 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $7.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber-coated fabric and tape to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 137%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber-coated fabric and tape?
The HS code for rubber-coated fabric and tape is subheading 5906.10. 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 5906 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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