Artificial filament fabric (dyed) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial filament fabric (dyed) by Saudi Arabia reached $3.9 million in 2024 (252 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 78% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $3.9M | 252 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 84 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 117 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 114 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 58 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 126 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 70 t |
| 2017 | $726K | 25 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports artificial filament fabric (dyed) from
The largest suppliers were Japan (35%), South Korea (32%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+523% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.4M | 35% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 32% |
| China | $419K | 11% |
| Pakistan | $323K | 8.3% |
| Italy | $204K | 5.3% |
| India | $191K | 4.9% |
| Switzerland | $79K | 2% |
| France | $22K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.40 per kg, close to the world average of $17.22.
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 filament fabric (dyed) imports (HS 5408.22): 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 5408.22: Fabrics, woven: of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial filament fabric (dyed) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported artificial filament fabric (dyed) worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 252 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial filament fabric (dyed) to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Korea (32%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 523% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial filament fabric (dyed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.40 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $17.22 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 filament fabric (dyed) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $726 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 434%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial filament fabric (dyed)?
The HS code for artificial filament fabric (dyed) is subheading 5408.22. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5408 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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