Rubber-coated fabric and tape imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported rubber-coated fabric and tape worth $7.1 million (871 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $7.1M | 871 t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 802 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 739 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 662 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 428 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 614 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 859 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 484 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports rubber-coated fabric and tape from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.1M | 58% |
| China | $1.8M | 26% |
| Indonesia | $348K | 4.9% |
| United States | $235K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $188K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $72K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $60K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $56K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $53K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $31K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.11 per kg, close to the world average of $7.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber-coated fabric and tape exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of rubber-coated fabric and tape by the United Arab Emirates reached $550 thousand in 2024 (259 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (22%), Bahrain (17%), Austria (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported rubber-coated fabric and tape worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 871 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber-coated fabric and tape to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by China (26%) and Indonesia (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber-coated fabric and tape per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.11 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $7.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber-coated fabric and tape to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export rubber-coated fabric and tape?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $550 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Bahrain and Austria. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 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.
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