Compression hosiery imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of compression hosiery by Saudi Arabia reached $3.5 million in 2024 (68 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.5M | 68 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 88 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 72 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 53 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 72 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 84 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 92 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 69 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports compression hosiery from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (24%), Germany (13%), Taiwan (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $830K | 24% |
| Germany | $448K | 13% |
| Taiwan | $442K | 13% |
| Mexico | $422K | 12% |
| China | $250K | 7.1% |
| Turkey | $197K | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $179K | 5.1% |
| India | $120K | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $116K | 3.3% |
| France | $107K | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.94 per kg, 32% above the world average of $39.33. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 compression hosiery imports (HS 6115.10): 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 6115.10: Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of compression hosiery imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported compression hosiery worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply compression hosiery to Saudi Arabia?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($830 thousand), followed by Germany (13%) and Taiwan (13%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of compression hosiery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $51.94 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $39.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of compression hosiery to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2023 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for compression hosiery?
The HS code for compression hosiery is subheading 6115.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6115 page.
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