Artificial and filament blend, dyed imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.5 million of artificial and filament blend, dyed in 2024 (210 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 107% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average.
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 | $4.5M | 210 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 185 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 479 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 495 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 344 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 125 t |
| 2018 | $252K | 19 t |
| 2017 | $495K | 62 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports artificial and filament blend, dyed from
Taiwan alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+562% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $3.4M | 75% |
| Turkey | $431K | 9.5% |
| China | $399K | 8.8% |
| India | $284K | 6.3% |
| Egypt | $25K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Greece | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.59 per kg, 154% above the world average of $8.50. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia artificial and filament blend, dyed imports (HS 5516.22): 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 5516.22: Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial and filament blend, dyed imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported artificial and filament blend, dyed worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 210 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 124 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 107% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial and filament blend, dyed to Saudi Arabia?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 562% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial and filament blend, dyed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.59 per kg in 2024, 154% above the world average of $8.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial and filament blend, dyed to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $495 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 817%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial and filament blend, dyed?
The HS code for artificial and filament blend, dyed is subheading 5516.22. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5516 page.
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