Cotton table linen imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported cotton table linen worth $2.6 million (184 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 47% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.8 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 | $2.6M | 184 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 374 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 524 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 275 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 186 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 268 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 107 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 147 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cotton table linen from
Most of the value came from India (30%), China (23%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $775K | 30% |
| China | $590K | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $413K | 16% |
| Italy | $263K | 10% |
| France | $107K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $95K | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $91K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $63K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $55K | 2.1% |
| Bangladesh | $43K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.21 per kg, 35% above the world average of $10.56. 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 cotton table linen imports (HS 6302.51): 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 6302.51: Table linen: of cotton, not knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton table linen imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cotton table linen worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 184 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton table linen to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($775 thousand), followed by China (23%) and the United Kingdom (16%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton table linen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.21 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $10.56 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 table linen to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton table linen?
The HS code for cotton table linen is subheading 6302.51. 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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