High synthetic staple fabric, dyed imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported high synthetic staple fabric, dyed worth $11.9 million (398 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 70% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.1 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 | $11.9M | 398 t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 387 t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 356 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 264 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 186 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 169 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 66 t |
| 2017 | $285K | 37 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports high synthetic staple fabric, dyed from
One supplier dominates: Taiwan accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $6.9M | 58% |
| China | $3.0M | 25% |
| Germany | $737K | 6.2% |
| Pakistan | $247K | 2.1% |
| India | $228K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $174K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $133K | 1.1% |
| United States | $108K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $98K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $82K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.87 per kg, 80% above the world average of $16.62. 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.
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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 5512.99: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of such fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5512, other than unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of high synthetic staple fabric, dyed imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported high synthetic staple fabric, dyed worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 398 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 161 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply high synthetic staple fabric, dyed to Saudi Arabia?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by China (25%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of high synthetic staple fabric, dyed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.87 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $16.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high synthetic staple fabric, dyed to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $285 thousand in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for high synthetic staple fabric, dyed?
The HS code for high synthetic staple fabric, dyed is subheading 5512.99. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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