Artificial filament sewing thread imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.1 million of artificial filament sewing thread in 2024 (971 tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 175 countries. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.4 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 | $3.1M | 971 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 655 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 773 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 868 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 386 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 623 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 554 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 710 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports artificial filament sewing thread from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 96% |
| Oman | $104K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, 38% below the world average of $5.08, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 sewing thread imports (HS 5401.20): 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 5401.20: Sewing thread: of artificial filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial filament sewing thread imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported artificial filament sewing thread worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 971 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 175 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial filament sewing thread to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Oman (3%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 557% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial filament sewing thread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $5.08 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 sewing thread to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial filament sewing thread?
The HS code for artificial filament sewing thread is subheading 5401.20. 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 5401 page.
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