Artificial staple fabric, dyed imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported artificial staple fabric, dyed worth $4.2 million (782 tonnes). Value fell 53% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.9 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 | $4.2M | 782 t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 621 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 976 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 699 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 555 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports artificial staple fabric, dyed from
China alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 88% |
| India | $211K | 5% |
| Pakistan | $110K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $74K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $64K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $53K | 1.3% |
| France | $10K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.40 per kg, close to the world average of $6.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia artificial staple fabric, dyed imports (HS 5516.12): 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 5516.12: Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric, dyed imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported artificial staple fabric, dyed worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 782 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric, dyed to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by India (5%) and Pakistan (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric, dyed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.40 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $6.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of artificial staple fabric, dyed to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2023 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric, dyed?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, dyed is subheading 5516.12. 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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