Cotton knit sweater imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported cotton knit sweater worth $82.9 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $210.0 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 | $82.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $118.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $164.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $175.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $195.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $210.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $95.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $67.3M | 2.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cotton knit sweater from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), Bangladesh (17%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.6M | 27% |
| Bangladesh | $13.9M | 17% |
| India | $13.8M | 17% |
| Turkey | $10.3M | 12% |
| Morocco | $2.9M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 2.8% |
| Cambodia | $2.2M | 2.7% |
| Pakistan | $2.2M | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $2.2M | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $1.9M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.93 per kg, close to the world average of $24.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton knit sweater exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported cotton knit sweater worth $964 thousand (18 tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (34%), United Arab Emirates (26%), Spain (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $324K | 34% |
| United Arab Emirates | $249K | 26% |
| Spain | $117K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $99K | 10% |
| Bahrain | $72K | 7.5% |
| Canada | $31K | 3.3% |
| Kuwait | $21K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $16K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $5K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cotton knit sweater imports (HS 6110.20): 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 6110.20: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit sweater imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cotton knit sweater worth $82.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit sweater to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($22.6 million), followed by Bangladesh (17%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton knit sweater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.93 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $24.81 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 knit sweater to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.3 million in 2017 to $82.9 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2019 at $210.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $138.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cotton knit sweater?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $964 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Spain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $82.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit sweater?
The HS code for cotton knit sweater is subheading 6110.20. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6110 page.
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