Rubber-coated knit fabric imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber-coated knit fabric by the United States reached $8.1 million in 2024 (818 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 153 countries. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.7 million.
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 | $8.1M | 818 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 888 t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 860 t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 1.4K t |
Where the United States imports rubber-coated knit fabric from
The largest suppliers were Taiwan (48%), China (21%), South Korea (13%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $3.9M | 48% |
| China | $1.7M | 21% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 13% |
| Denmark | $313K | 3.9% |
| Japan | $299K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $174K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $139K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $97K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $90K | 1.1% |
| Cambodia | $57K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.93 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 States
Exports of rubber-coated knit fabric by the United States reached $5.3 million in 2024 (306 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 78 countries. Most of it went to Canada (23%), Mexico (20%), Honduras (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+928% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.2M | 23% |
| Mexico | $1.0M | 20% |
| Honduras | $751K | 14% |
| Dominican Republic | $546K | 10% |
| Germany | $355K | 6.7% |
| Argentina | $205K | 3.9% |
| Romania | $200K | 3.8% |
| Brazil | $141K | 2.7% |
| Uruguay | $125K | 2.4% |
| India | $108K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported rubber-coated knit fabric worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 818 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 153 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber-coated knit fabric to the United States?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (21%) and South Korea (13%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 762% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber-coated knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.93 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $8.87 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 knit fabric to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2017 at $13.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export rubber-coated knit fabric?
Yes. The United States exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Honduras. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million 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?
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