PVC-coated fabric imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pvc-coated fabric by the United Arab Emirates reached $51.1 million in 2024 (18.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 29% more 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 | $51.1M | 18.6K t |
| 2023 | $39.7M | 13.6K t |
| 2022 | $37.2M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $24.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $25.0M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $32.1M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $30.2M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $46.1M | 14.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports pvc-coated fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.4M | 75% |
| India | $9.0M | 18% |
| Taiwan | $663K | 1.3% |
| United States | $501K | 1% |
| Italy | $383K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $330K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $263K | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $233K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $217K | 0.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $184K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.75 per kg, 33% 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 the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported pvc-coated fabric worth $1.1 million (214 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Qatar (43%), Kuwait (35%), Tanzania (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $453K | 43% |
| Kuwait | $369K | 35% |
| Tanzania | $71K | 6.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $39K | 3.7% |
| Hong Kong | $28K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $24K | 2.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $18K | 1.7% |
| Bahrain | $12K | 1.2% |
| India | $8K | 0.7% |
| Maldives | $7K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported pvc-coated fabric worth $51.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply pvc-coated fabric to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($38.4 million), followed by India (18%) and Taiwan (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 915% on the year.
What is the average import price of pvc-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.75 per kg in 2024, 33% 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 the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.1 million in 2017 to $51.1 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $35.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export pvc-coated fabric?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Kuwait and Tanzania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $50.0 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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