🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of cotton yarn: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported cotton yarn worth $5.2 million (580 tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of cotton yarn by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.2M | 580 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 977 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 991 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 185 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 251 t |
| 2018 | $793K | 180 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 282 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cotton yarn from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.8M | 55% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $1.1M | 20% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $691K | 13% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $225K | 4.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $221K | 4.3% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $62K | 1.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $38K | 0.7% |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $25K | 0.5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $11K | 0.2% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $3K | 0.1% |
Types of cotton yarn under HS 5205
| 5205.11 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14… | 32% |
| 5205.44 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 192.30 to 125 decitex (53 to 80 metric… | 26% |
| 5205.48 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120… | 14% |
| 5205.46 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 124 to 106.38 decitex (81 to 94 metric… | 5.6% |
| 5205.23 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex… | 5% |
| 5205.32 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.28 to 232.56 decitex (15 to 43 metric… | 4.4% |
| 5205.42 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.28 to 232.56 decitex (15 to 43 metric… | 4.4% |
| 5205.41 | Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14… | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5205.
Average import price of cotton yarn
The average declared value was about $8.91 per kg, 197% above the world average of $3.00. 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?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5205: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Cotton yarn trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of cotton yarn imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cotton yarn worth $5.2 million in 2024 (580 tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import cotton yarn from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United Kingdom (55%), Egypt (20%), India (13%).
What is the average import price of cotton yarn in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $8.91 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.00 per kg.
What is the HS code for cotton yarn?
Cotton yarn falls under HS heading 5205 (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading cotton yarn with Saudi Arabia?
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