What this market covers
Textiles covered with plastic, rubber or other layers to add water resistance, strength or protection. Makers of tents, vehicle interiors, protective clothing and industrial covers use them.
Typical segments
- PVC coated fabrics
- Polyurethane coated fabrics
- Silicone coated fabrics
- Rubber coated fabrics
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +44% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
- US employment in the core industry shifted -19% since 2020.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €104.6 million of products under CN code 59070000 (Impregnated, coated or covered textile fabrics; painted canvas being theatrical scenery,) from outside the EU in 2025. | 104.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 59070000 were up 44% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€72.4 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +44 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 59070000 to countries outside the EU were worth €64.6 million in 2025. | 64.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 59070000 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €77.8 million in 2025. | 77.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 59070000 to the EU in 2025, with €38.6 million, or 37% of extra-EU imports. | 38.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 59070000 to the United States were €3.9 million in 2025. | 3.9 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 59070000 was €9.56 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 9.56 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 59070000 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €22.2 million. | 22.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 3,349 enterprises in NACE class C1396 (Manufacture of other technical and industrial textiles) in 2023. | 3,349 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C1396 had net turnover of €14.00 billion in 2022. | 14.00 EUR billion | 2022 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C1396 employed 63,790 people across the EU in 2023. | 63,790 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 204 private establishments in NAICS 313320 (Fabric coating mills) in 2025. | 204 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 313320 employed an average of 5,677 people in US private industry in 2025. | 5,677 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 313320 changed by -19% between 2020 (7,013 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | -19 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 313320 was $83,684 in 2025. | 83,684 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 59070000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 104566527
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 59070000, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 72427138; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 104566527
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 59070000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 64602054
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 59070000, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 77765755
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 59070000, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 38610430
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 59070000, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 3900190
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 59070000, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 104566527, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 109336
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter DE, product 59070000, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 22218192
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1396, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 3349
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1396, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2022, 14000
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1396, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 63790
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 313320, 2025 (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 313320, annual_avg_estabs 204
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 313320, annual_avg_emplvl 5677
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 7013; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 5677
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 313320, avg_annual_pay 83684
- Figure 12
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Automotive suppliers
- Outdoor product makers
- Industrial cover makers
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU coated fabric market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €104.6 million of goods under CN 59070000 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €64.6 million.
Where does the EU import coated fabric from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included United Kingdom, Korea, Republic of, United States.
What is the average import price of coated fabric in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €9.56 per kilogram for CN 59070000 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most coated fabric?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by France, Italy.
How many US companies are in the coated fabric industry?
BLS counts 204 private establishments in NAICS 313320 (Fabric coating mills), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the coated fabric industry?
Eurostat counts 3,349 enterprises in NACE class C1396 (Manufacture of other technical and industrial textiles).
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