🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of rubber-coated fabric: 2024 trade data
Exports of rubber-coated fabric by the United Kingdom reached $88.5 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 150 countries for exports of this product. That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of rubber-coated fabric by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $84.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $69.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $64.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $52.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $54.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $58.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $63.5M | 6.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports rubber-coated fabric to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (21%), France (15%), Italy (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $18.9M | 21% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $13.3M | 15% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $10.8M | 12% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $8.5M | 9.6% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $7.7M | 8.7% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $5.2M | 5.8% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $3.7M | 4.2% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $1.8M | 2.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.8M | 2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.5M | 1.6% |
Types of rubber-coated fabric under HS 5906
| 5906.99 | Textile fabrics, rubberised: (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), not knitted or crocheted | 78% |
| 5906.10 | Textile fabrics, rubberised: (excluding those of heading no. 5902), adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm | 21% |
| 5906.91 | Textile fabrics, rubberised: (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), knitted or crocheted | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5906.
Average export price of rubber-coated fabric
The average declared value was about $17.48 per kg, 127% above the world average of $7.70. 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.
The United Kingdom also imports rubber-coated fabric
The United Kingdom imported $37.2 million of rubber-coated fabric in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from China (20%), United States (20%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+528% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $7.6M | 20% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $7.4M | 20% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $5.2M | 14% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $4.2M | 11% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.5M | 6.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.1M | 5.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.6M | 4.3% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.0M | 2.7% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $983K | 2.6% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $681K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Textile fabrics, rubberised; other than those of heading no. 5902.
Rubber-coated fabric trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of rubber-coated fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported rubber-coated fabric worth $37.2 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import rubber-coated fabric from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (20%), United States (20%), Germany (14%).
What is the average import price of rubber-coated fabric in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $6.65 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $7.70 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export rubber-coated fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported rubber-coated fabric worth $88.5 million in 2024, mainly to Germany, France, Italy.
What is the HS code for rubber-coated fabric?
Rubber-coated fabric falls under HS heading 5906 (Textile fabrics, rubberised; other than those of heading no. 5902). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading rubber-coated fabric with the United Kingdom?
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