Light nonwoven natural fabric imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $9.9 million of light nonwoven natural fabric in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 177 countries. Value rose 119% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $9.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 886 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 1.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports light nonwoven natural fabric from
Thailand alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $5.3M | 54% |
| China | $1.3M | 14% |
| India | $1.2M | 13% |
| Malaysia | $1.0M | 10% |
| Egypt | $921K | 9.3% |
| Taiwan | $60K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.1% |
| United States | $9K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.99 per kg, 25% above the world average of $3.20. 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.
Light nonwoven natural fabric exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported light nonwoven natural fabric worth $733 thousand (301 tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (22%), Morocco (18%), Netherlands (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $162K | 22% |
| Morocco | $131K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $114K | 16% |
| Algeria | $110K | 15% |
| Spain | $55K | 7.5% |
| China | $53K | 7.3% |
| Portugal | $49K | 6.7% |
| Germany | $36K | 4.9% |
| Tunisia | $23K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia light nonwoven natural fabric imports (HS 5603.91): 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 5603.91: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of light nonwoven natural fabric imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported light nonwoven natural fabric worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 177 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 119% on 2023.
Which countries supply light nonwoven natural fabric to Saudi Arabia?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (14%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 979% on the year.
What is the average import price of light nonwoven natural fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.99 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $3.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light nonwoven natural fabric to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export light nonwoven natural fabric?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $733 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Morocco and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for light nonwoven natural fabric?
The HS code for light nonwoven natural fabric is subheading 5603.91. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
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