Cleaning cloths imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported cleaning cloths worth $19.9 million (8.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $19.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 1.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cleaning cloths from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.3M | 67% |
| Pakistan | $2.9M | 15% |
| India | $1.3M | 6.5% |
| United States | $526K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $373K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $283K | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $232K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $229K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $103K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $79K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.42 per kg, 58% below the world average of $5.79, 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 cleaning cloths imports (HS 6307.10): 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 6307.10: Cloths: floor cloths, dish-cloths, dusters and similar cleaning cloths.
Common questions
What is the value of cleaning cloths imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cleaning cloths worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply cleaning cloths to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by Pakistan (15%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% on the year.
What is the average import price of cleaning cloths per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $5.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cleaning cloths to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cleaning cloths?
The HS code for cleaning cloths is subheading 6307.10. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6307 page.
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