Plastic-coated textile fabric imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported plastic-coated textile fabric worth $67.3 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less 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 | $67.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $71.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $78.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $61.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $68.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $62.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $57.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $51.2M | 5.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports plastic-coated textile fabric from
Most of the value came from Italy (22%), China (18%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $14.7M | 22% |
| China | $12.2M | 18% |
| Germany | $9.6M | 14% |
| Turkey | $9.0M | 13% |
| United States | $6.5M | 9.6% |
| Denmark | $4.0M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 3.3% |
| France | $2.1M | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.51 per kg, 39% above the world average of $9.71. 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 textile fabric exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported plastic-coated textile fabric worth $61.6 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Romania (27%), Italy (9%), Israel (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $16.6M | 27% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 8.7% |
| Israel | $4.6M | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 5.7% |
| Ireland | $3.0M | 4.9% |
| United States | $2.9M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 4.5% |
| Poland | $2.5M | 4.1% |
| France | $2.5M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plastic-coated textile fabric imports (HS 5903.90): 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 5903.90: Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, (excluding polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane and those of heading no. 5902).
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated textile fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported plastic-coated textile fabric worth $67.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated textile fabric to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($14.7 million), followed by China (18%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated textile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.51 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $9.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic-coated textile fabric to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.2 million in 2017 to $67.3 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $78.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export plastic-coated textile fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $61.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Italy and Israel. That compares with imports of $67.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated textile fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated textile fabric is subheading 5903.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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