Handbag (plastic or textile) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of handbag (plastic or textile) by Saudi Arabia reached $169.2 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $169.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $174.0M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $110.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $109.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $98.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $147.9M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $124.2M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $106.7M | 10.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports handbag (plastic or textile) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+627% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.43 per kg, close to the world average of $22.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Handbag (plastic or textile) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of handbag (plastic or textile) by Saudi Arabia reached $2.6 million in 2024 (87 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (48%), Italy (30%), Netherlands (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 48% |
| Italy | $765K | 30% |
| Netherlands | $180K | 7% |
| China | $70K | 2.7% |
| Oman | $56K | 2.2% |
| Kuwait | $51K | 2% |
| Spain | $50K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $49K | 1.9% |
| France | $19K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $17K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia handbag (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.22): 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 4202.22: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of handbag (plastic or textile) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported handbag (plastic or textile) worth $169.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply handbag (plastic or textile) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($121.7 million), followed by Italy (4%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 627% on the year.
What is the average import price of handbag (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.43 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $22.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of handbag (plastic or textile) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $106.7 million in 2017 to $169.2 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2023 at $174.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $130.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export handbag (plastic or textile)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Italy and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $166.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for handbag (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for handbag (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.22. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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