High-tenacity polyester yarn imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.8 million of high-tenacity polyester yarn in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $4.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports high-tenacity polyester yarn from
China alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 87% |
| South Korea | $324K | 6.8% |
| India | $109K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $89K | 1.9% |
| United States | $42K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.81, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia high-tenacity polyester yarn imports (HS 5402.20): 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 5402.20: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of high-tenacity polyester yarn imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported high-tenacity polyester yarn worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-tenacity polyester yarn to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by South Korea (7%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-tenacity polyester yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-tenacity polyester yarn to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. The peak was 2022 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity polyester yarn?
The HS code for high-tenacity polyester yarn is subheading 5402.20. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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