🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of knit swimwear and activewear: 2024 trade data
Imports of knit swimwear and activewear by Saudi Arabia reached $33.7 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $43.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of knit swimwear and activewear by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $43.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $38.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $30.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $29.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $24.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 929 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports knit swimwear and activewear from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Turkey (23%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $15.1M | 45% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $7.9M | 23% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $5.2M | 15% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $819K | 2.4% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $539K | 1.6% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $357K | 1.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $317K | 0.9% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $312K | 0.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $255K | 0.8% |
Types of knit swimwear and activewear under HS 6112
| 6112.12 | Track suits: of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 37% |
| 6112.11 | Track suits: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 29% |
| 6112.41 | Swimwear: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 18% |
| 6112.19 | Track suits: of textile materials (other than cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 8.8% |
| 6112.39 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 4.2% |
| 6112.31 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 2.9% |
| 6112.49 | Swimwear: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 1.2% |
| 6112.20 | Ski suits: knitted or crocheted | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6112.
Average import price of knit swimwear and activewear
The average declared value was about $28.19 per kg, close to the world average of $32.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saudi Arabia also exports knit swimwear and activewear
Saudi Arabia exported $532 thousand of knit swimwear and activewear in 2024 (52 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (36%), Bahrain (29%), Canada (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $190K | 36% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $153K | 29% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $59K | 11% |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | $31K | 5.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $27K | 5% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $22K | 4.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $21K | 4% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $13K | 2.4% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $2K | 0.4% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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 6112: Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted.
Knit swimwear and activewear trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of knit swimwear and activewear imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported knit swimwear and activewear worth $33.7 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import knit swimwear and activewear from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (45%), Turkey (23%), India (15%).
What is the average import price of knit swimwear and activewear in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $28.19 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $32.83 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export knit swimwear and activewear?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported knit swimwear and activewear worth $532 thousand in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Bahrain, Canada.
What is the HS code for knit swimwear and activewear?
Knit swimwear and activewear falls under HS heading 6112 (Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading knit swimwear and activewear with Saudi Arabia?
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