Cotton terry towels imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported cotton terry towels worth $27.4 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $43.3 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 | $27.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $26.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $23.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $22.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $28.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $43.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $23.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $26.0M | 4.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cotton terry towels from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), India (21%), Turkey (19%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.71 per kg, close to the world average of $7.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton terry towels exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of cotton terry towels by Saudi Arabia reached $291 thousand in 2024 (23 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $163K | 56% |
| Qatar | $60K | 21% |
| Bahrain | $25K | 8.6% |
| Kuwait | $23K | 7.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $7K | 2.6% |
| Oman | $3K | 1% |
| India | $3K | 1% |
| Cyprus | $2K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.5% |
| France | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cotton terry towels imports (HS 6302.60): 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 6302.60: Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton terry towels imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cotton terry towels worth $27.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton terry towels to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by India (21%) and Turkey (19%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton terry towels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.71 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $7.32 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 terry towels to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.0 million in 2017 to $27.4 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2019 at $43.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cotton terry towels?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $291 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $27.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton terry towels?
The HS code for cotton terry towels is subheading 6302.60. 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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