Plastic-coated fabric imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated fabric by Israel reached $31.1 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $41.1 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 | $31.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $32.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $41.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $35.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $33.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $31.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $33.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $29.7M | 3.4K t |
Where Israel imports plastic-coated fabric from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), United States (19%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.1M | 39% |
| United States | $5.8M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $4.9M | 16% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 4% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $994K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $859K | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $594K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $294K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 5903
| 5903.90 | Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, (excluding polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane and those of heading no. 5902) | 53% |
| 5903.10 | Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with poly(vinyl chloride) | 32% |
| 5903.20 | Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethane | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.17 per kg, 37% above the world average of $7.42. 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.
Plastic-coated fabric exports from Israel
In 2024, Israel exported plastic-coated fabric worth $23.8 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Egypt alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $17.9M | 75% |
| United States | $1.8M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 5.4% |
| Jordan | $620K | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $446K | 1.9% |
| Greece | $210K | 0.9% |
| Serbia | $178K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $167K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $117K | 0.5% |
| China | $105K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
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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: Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated fabric imported by Israel?
Israel imported plastic-coated fabric worth $31.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated fabric to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by the United States (19%) and the United Kingdom (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.17 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $7.42 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 plastic-coated fabric to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.7 million in 2017 to $31.1 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $41.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Israel also export plastic-coated fabric?
Yes. Israel exported $23.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated fabric is heading 5903. In Israel the largest six-digit codes were 5903.90 (53% of the value) and 5903.10 (32%). 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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