Cotton men's trousers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $129.5 million of cotton men's trousers in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $183.1 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 | $129.5M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $158.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $161.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $154.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $110.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $173.2M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $163.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $183.1M | 9.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cotton men's trousers from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Bangladesh (29%), Pakistan (17%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.95 per kg, 31% below the world average of $23.25, 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 trousers exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $601 thousand of cotton men's trousers in 2024 (32 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (26%), United Arab Emirates (23%), Bahrain (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $154K | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $136K | 23% |
| Bahrain | $98K | 16% |
| Qatar | $73K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $38K | 6.3% |
| Kuwait | $28K | 4.7% |
| Guyana | $21K | 3.5% |
| China | $7K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.9% |
| Sudan | $5K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cotton men's trousers imports (HS 6203.42): 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 6203.42: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's trousers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cotton men's trousers worth $129.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton men's trousers to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($39.7 million), followed by Bangladesh (29%) and Pakistan (17%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton men's trousers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.95 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $23.25 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 men's trousers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $183.1 million in 2017 to $129.5 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2017 at $183.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $154.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cotton men's trousers?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $601 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $128.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's trousers?
The HS code for cotton men's trousers is subheading 6203.42. 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 6203 page.
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