Cotton bed linen imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $22.3 million of cotton bed linen in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% more 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 | $22.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $21.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $18.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $20.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $18.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 1.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cotton bed linen from
The largest suppliers were India (38%), China (30%), Pakistan (8%). Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.5M | 38% |
| China | $6.6M | 30% |
| Pakistan | $1.8M | 8.1% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 7% |
| Italy | $961K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $709K | 3.2% |
| Bahrain | $602K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $376K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $301K | 1.4% |
| France | $207K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.92 per kg, 27% above the world average of $9.41. 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.
Cotton bed linen exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of cotton bed linen by Saudi Arabia reached $228 thousand in 2024 (29 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (28%), Kuwait (20%), Philippines (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+633% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $63K | 28% |
| Kuwait | $46K | 20% |
| Philippines | $39K | 17% |
| Qatar | $38K | 17% |
| Bahrain | $30K | 13% |
| France | $10K | 4.6% |
| China | $1K | 0.2% |
| Bermuda | $0K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cotton bed linen imports (HS 6302.31): 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 6302.31: Bed linen: of cotton (not printed, knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton bed linen imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cotton bed linen worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton bed linen to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by China (30%) and Pakistan (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton bed linen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.92 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $9.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton bed linen to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cotton bed linen?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $228 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and the Philippines. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $22.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton bed linen?
The HS code for cotton bed linen is subheading 6302.31. 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 6302 page.
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