🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of clothing fasteners: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported clothing fasteners worth $11.0 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.4 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of clothing fasteners by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 2.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports clothing fasteners from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $7.9M | 72% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $701K | 6.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $405K | 3.7% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $267K | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $255K | 2.3% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $220K | 2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $201K | 1.8% |
| 🇧🇠Bahrain | $193K | 1.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $141K | 1.3% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $112K | 1% |
Types of clothing fasteners under HS 8308
| 8308.10 | Hooks, eyes and eyelets: of base metal, of a kind used for clothing, footwear, awnings, handbags, travel goods or other made up articles | 44% |
| 8308.90 | Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle clasps: of base metal, of a kind used for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches… | 30% |
| 8308.20 | Rivets: tubular or bifurcated, of base metal | 26% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8308.
Average import price of clothing fasteners
The average declared value was about $3.63 per kg, 73% below the world average of $13.63, 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?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8308: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, tubular etc rivets, beads, spangles, of base metal.
Clothing fasteners trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of clothing fasteners imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported clothing fasteners worth $11.0 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import clothing fasteners from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (72%), United States (6%), United Kingdom (4%).
What is the average import price of clothing fasteners in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $3.63 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $13.63 per kg.
What is the HS code for clothing fasteners?
Clothing fasteners falls under HS heading 8308 (Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewel). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading clothing fasteners with Saudi Arabia?
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