Cotton men's shirts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton men's shirts by Saudi Arabia reached $54.8 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $69.4 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 | $54.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $56.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $49.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $45.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $39.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $69.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $63.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $52.7M | 1.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cotton men's shirts from
Most of the value came from China (31%), India (25%), Bangladesh (15%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.9M | 31% |
| India | $13.8M | 25% |
| Bangladesh | $8.0M | 15% |
| Pakistan | $2.5M | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | $2.4M | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 3% |
| Indonesia | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $968K | 1.8% |
| Cambodia | $681K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.13 per kg, 39% below the world average of $34.55, 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.
Cotton men's shirts exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of cotton men's shirts by Saudi Arabia reached $2.0 million in 2024 (223 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 64% |
| Bahrain | $332K | 16% |
| Italy | $128K | 6.3% |
| France | $114K | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 3% |
| Eritrea | $30K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.6% |
| Djibouti | $10K | 0.5% |
| Guyana | $6K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cotton men's shirts imports (HS 6205.20): 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 6205.20: Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's shirts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cotton men's shirts worth $54.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton men's shirts to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by India (25%) and Bangladesh (15%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton men's shirts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.13 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $34.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton men's shirts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.7 million in 2017 to $54.8 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2019 at $69.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cotton men's shirts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Italy. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $52.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's shirts?
The HS code for cotton men's shirts is subheading 6205.20. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6205 page.
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