🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of light cotton fabric: 2024 trade data
Imports of light cotton fabric by Saudi Arabia reached $19.5 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $33.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of light cotton fabric by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $24.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $28.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $23.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $27.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $33.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $23.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $31.2M | 1.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports light cotton fabric from
The largest suppliers were India (36%), China (29%), Switzerland (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+271% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $7.1M | 36% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $5.6M | 29% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $1.4M | 7.2% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $1.3M | 6.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.1M | 5.7% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $638K | 3.3% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $524K | 2.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $425K | 2.2% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $379K | 1.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $341K | 1.8% |
Types of light cotton fabric under HS 5208
| 5208.51 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2 | 19% |
| 5208.32 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 14% |
| 5208.21 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2 | 9.4% |
| 5208.29 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.2, weighing not more than 200g/m2 | 9.4% |
| 5208.22 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 7.5% |
| 5208.39 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.3 weighing not more than 200g/m2 | 7.3% |
| 5208.52 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | 7% |
| 5208.31 | Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2 | 6.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5208.
Average import price of light cotton fabric
The average declared value was about $13.61 per kg, 45% above the world average of $9.39. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saudi Arabia also exports light cotton fabric
Exports of light cotton fabric by Saudi Arabia reached $879 thousand in 2024 (360 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 68% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $600K | 68% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $70K | 8% |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | $63K | 7.1% |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | $34K | 3.9% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $32K | 3.7% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $25K | 2.9% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $20K | 2.2% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $12K | 1.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $6K | 0.7% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $4K | 0.5% |
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 5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2.
Light cotton fabric trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of light cotton fabric imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported light cotton fabric worth $19.5 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import light cotton fabric from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (36%), China (29%), Switzerland (7%).
What is the average import price of light cotton fabric in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $13.61 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $9.39 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export light cotton fabric?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported light cotton fabric worth $879 thousand in 2024, mainly to United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Slovenia.
What is the HS code for light cotton fabric?
Light cotton fabric falls under HS heading 5208 (Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading light cotton fabric with Saudi Arabia?
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