Rubber-coated knit fabric imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber-coated knit fabric by the United Kingdom reached $2.1 million in 2024 (269 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 17% on 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 | $2.1M | 269 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 261 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 225 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 133 t |
| 2020 | $985K | 88 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 76 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 212 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 145 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports rubber-coated knit fabric from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.5M | 71% |
| India | $233K | 11% |
| China | $104K | 5% |
| Taiwan | $85K | 4% |
| United States | $52K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $28K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $25K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $21K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.82 per kg, close to the world average of $8.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber-coated knit fabric exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.1 million of rubber-coated knit fabric in 2024 (54 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Belgium (44%), United States (16%), Hungary (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $497K | 44% |
| United States | $174K | 16% |
| Hungary | $73K | 6.5% |
| Australia | $58K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $48K | 4.2% |
| Canada | $38K | 3.4% |
| Ireland | $38K | 3.4% |
| New Zealand | $33K | 2.9% |
| France | $22K | 2% |
| Brazil | $21K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rubber-coated knit fabric imports (HS 5906.91): 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 5906.91: Textile fabrics, rubberised: (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber-coated knit fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported rubber-coated knit fabric worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 269 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 153 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber-coated knit fabric to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (11%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber-coated knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.82 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $8.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber-coated knit fabric to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export rubber-coated knit fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, the United States and Hungary. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $980 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for rubber-coated knit fabric?
The HS code for rubber-coated knit fabric is subheading 5906.91. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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