Knit scarves and shawls imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported knit scarves and shawls worth $15.9 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 50% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $47.6 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 | $15.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $31.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $34.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $27.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $35.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $47.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $30.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $24.7M | 3.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports knit scarves and shawls from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.3M | 77% |
| India | $1.2M | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 7.3% |
| Pakistan | $487K | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $131K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $128K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $83K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $79K | 0.5% |
| Morocco | $59K | 0.4% |
| France | $54K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.26 per kg, 72% below the world average of $15.20, 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.
Knit scarves and shawls exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported knit scarves and shawls worth $429 thousand (47 tonnes). Brunei alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+535% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brunei | $224K | 52% |
| Ethiopia | $55K | 13% |
| Singapore | $43K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 6.6% |
| Italy | $13K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $10K | 2.3% |
| Australia | $10K | 2.2% |
| Qatar | $8K | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $8K | 1.8% |
| Libya | $6K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia knit scarves and shawls imports (HS 6117.10): 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 6117.10: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit scarves and shawls imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported knit scarves and shawls worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit scarves and shawls to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by India (7%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit scarves and shawls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.26 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $15.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knit scarves and shawls to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.7 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2019 at $47.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export knit scarves and shawls?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $429 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brunei, Ethiopia and Singapore. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit scarves and shawls?
The HS code for knit scarves and shawls is subheading 6117.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6117 page.
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