Rubber-coated woven fabric imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber-coated woven fabric by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.6 million in 2024 (961 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% 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 | $4.6M | 961 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 783 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 487 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 610 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 613 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 539 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 688 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 806 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports rubber-coated woven fabric from
Most of the value came from China (41%), India (21%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 41% |
| India | $953K | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $543K | 12% |
| Belgium | $436K | 9.4% |
| United States | $269K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $212K | 4.6% |
| Canada | $120K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $78K | 1.7% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $49K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $26K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.83 per kg, 40% below the world average of $7.99, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates rubber-coated woven fabric imports (HS 5906.99): 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 5906.99: Textile fabrics, rubberised: (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), not knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber-coated woven fabric imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported rubber-coated woven fabric worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 961 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber-coated woven fabric to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (21%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 307% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber-coated woven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.83 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $7.99 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 woven fabric to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber-coated woven fabric?
The HS code for rubber-coated woven fabric is subheading 5906.99. 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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