Rubber-coated fabric and tape imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.4 million of rubber-coated fabric and tape in 2024 (585 tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $2.4M | 585 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 276 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 546 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 538 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 384 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 452 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 448 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 186 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports rubber-coated fabric and tape from
Most of the value came from China (44%), United Kingdom (16%), South Korea (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+623% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 44% |
| United Kingdom | $383K | 16% |
| South Korea | $244K | 10% |
| United States | $182K | 7.6% |
| Vietnam | $95K | 4% |
| Indonesia | $88K | 3.7% |
| Japan | $77K | 3.2% |
| Australia | $42K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $39K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $34K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.07 per kg, 44% below the world average of $7.29, 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.
Rubber-coated fabric and tape exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of rubber-coated fabric and tape by Saudi Arabia reached $1.2 million in 2024 (345 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Yemen accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $1.2M | 97% |
| Qatar | $22K | 1.8% |
| Bahrain | $11K | 0.9% |
| Greece | $6K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Sudan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported rubber-coated fabric and tape worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 585 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber-coated fabric and tape to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (16%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 623% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber-coated fabric and tape per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.07 per kg in 2024, 44% below 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 Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export rubber-coated fabric and tape?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Qatar and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 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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