Glass fibre yarns and threads imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.9 million of glass fibre yarns and threads in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 185% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.6 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 | $2.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 44 t |
| 2022 | $874K | 103 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.6M | 19.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 11.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports glass fibre yarns and threads from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 73% |
| Latvia | $328K | 11% |
| Germany | $222K | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $188K | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 1.1% |
| Bahrain | $18K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $9K | 0.3% |
| United States | $7K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, 61% below the world average of $2.90, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia glass fibre yarns and threads imports (HS 7019.19): 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 7019.19: Glass fibres: (including glass wool), slivers, yarns and threads.
Common questions
What is the value of glass fibre yarns and threads imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported glass fibre yarns and threads worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 148 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 185% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass fibre yarns and threads to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Latvia (11%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 483% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass fibre yarns and threads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $2.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass fibre yarns and threads to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2018 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass fibre yarns and threads?
The HS code for glass fibre yarns and threads is subheading 7019.19. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7019 page.
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