Heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $33.3 million (7.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $47.3 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 | $33.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $46.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $47.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $32.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $20.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $26.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $24.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $29.6M | 6.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric from
Most of the value came from Japan (30%), China (29%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+683% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $10.0M | 30% |
| China | $9.6M | 29% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $2.3M | 6.8% |
| India | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Slovenia | $820K | 2.5% |
| United States | $787K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $749K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $630K | 1.9% |
| France | $586K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.49 per kg, close to the world average of $4.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $7.4 million of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Thailand accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Cambodia grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric imports (HS 5603.13): 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 5603.13: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $33.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by China (29%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 683% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.49 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.6 million in 2017 to $33.3 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $47.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, Iraq and Cambodia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $25.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The HS code for heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric is subheading 5603.13. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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