High-tenacity synthetic fabric imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high-tenacity synthetic fabric by Saudi Arabia reached $17.5 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 39% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $28.8 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 | $17.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $28.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $22.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 927 t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 749 t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 1.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports high-tenacity synthetic fabric from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (29%), China (26%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $5.1M | 29% |
| China | $4.6M | 27% |
| India | $2.9M | 17% |
| Indonesia | $2.9M | 16% |
| Syria | $926K | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $262K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $196K | 1.1% |
| Pakistan | $147K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $92K | 0.5% |
| France | $63K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, 56% below the world average of $7.58, 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.
High-tenacity synthetic fabric exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $329 thousand of high-tenacity synthetic fabric in 2024 (170 tonnes). Most of it went to Yemen (44%), Tunisia (21%), Kuwait (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia high-tenacity synthetic fabric imports (HS 5407.10): 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 5407.10: Fabrics, woven: from high tenacity yarn, of nylon, other polyamides or of polyesters.
Common questions
What is the value of high-tenacity synthetic fabric imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported high-tenacity synthetic fabric worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-tenacity synthetic fabric to Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by China (26%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-tenacity synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $7.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-tenacity synthetic fabric to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $28.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export high-tenacity synthetic fabric?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $329 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Tunisia and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $17.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-tenacity synthetic fabric?
The HS code for high-tenacity synthetic fabric is subheading 5407.10. 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 5407 page.
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