Knotted carpet (other materials) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported knotted carpet (other materials) worth $7.0 million (934 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 203 countries. Value rose 90% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $7.0M | 934 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 393 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 345 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 529 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 847 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 228 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 282 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 206 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports knotted carpet (other materials) from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+718% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $4.5M | 65% |
| China | $1.1M | 15% |
| Italy | $439K | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $307K | 4.4% |
| United States | $147K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $127K | 1.8% |
| India | $126K | 1.8% |
| Nepal | $81K | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $41K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $31K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.51 per kg, close to the world average of $7.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knotted carpet (other materials) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported knotted carpet (other materials) worth $942 thousand (280 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Indonesia accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia knotted carpet (other materials) imports (HS 5701.90): 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 5701.90: Carpets and other textile floor coverings: knotted, of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair), whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of knotted carpet (other materials) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported knotted carpet (other materials) worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 934 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 203 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries supply knotted carpet (other materials) to Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (15%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 718% on the year.
What is the average import price of knotted carpet (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.51 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $7.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knotted carpet (other materials) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 324%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export knotted carpet (other materials)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $942 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, Qatar and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for knotted carpet (other materials)?
The HS code for knotted carpet (other materials) is subheading 5701.90. It sits in HS chapter 57 (carpets and other textile floor coverings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5701 page.
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