Artificial staple fabric, printed imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $15.9 million of artificial staple fabric, printed in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $32.2 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 | $15.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $23.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $27.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $32.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $22.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $20.1M | 3.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports artificial staple fabric, printed from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.7M | 99% |
| Italy | $42K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $32K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $27K | 0.2% |
| India | $17K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, 46% below the world average of $6.49, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia artificial staple fabric, printed imports (HS 5516.14): 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 5516.14: Fabrics, woven: printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric, printed imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported artificial staple fabric, printed worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 163 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric, printed to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($15.7 million), followed by Italy (0%) and Pakistan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric, printed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $6.49 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 staple fabric, printed to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.1 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2019 at $32.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric, printed?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, printed is subheading 5516.14. 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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