Knit t-shirt (other fibres) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $122.7 million of knit t-shirt (other fibres) in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $122.7M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $118.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $107.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $97.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $73.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $97.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $81.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $85.5M | 4.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports knit t-shirt (other fibres) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.68 per kg, 37% below the world average of $23.45, 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 t-shirt (other fibres) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of knit t-shirt (other fibres) by Saudi Arabia reached $1.6 million in 2024 (108 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+595% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 82% |
| Italy | $126K | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $37K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 1.6% |
| Bahrain | $18K | 1.1% |
| Libya | $16K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $9K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $7K | 0.4% |
| Qatar | $6K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia knit t-shirt (other fibres) imports (HS 6109.90): 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 6109.90: T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit t-shirt (other fibres) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported knit t-shirt (other fibres) worth $122.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit t-shirt (other fibres) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($67.3 million), followed by India (12%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit t-shirt (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.68 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $23.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of knit t-shirt (other fibres) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $85.5 million in 2017 to $122.7 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $98.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export knit t-shirt (other fibres)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Italy and Turkey. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $121.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit t-shirt (other fibres)?
The HS code for knit t-shirt (other fibres) is subheading 6109.90. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6109 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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