Light polyester cotton blend, plain weave imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave by Saudi Arabia reached $3.7 million in 2024 (419 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 34% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.5 million.
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 | $3.7M | 419 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 955 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 604 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 274 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 272 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 777 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 573 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 635 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports light polyester cotton blend, plain weave from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Indonesia (29%), Japan (19%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 37% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 29% |
| Japan | $685K | 19% |
| Pakistan | $203K | 5.6% |
| Egypt | $184K | 5% |
| Bahrain | $46K | 1.3% |
| India | $44K | 1.2% |
| United States | $42K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $40K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.72 per kg, 59% above the world average of $5.47. 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.
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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 5513.11: Fabrics, woven: plain weave, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported light polyester cotton blend, plain weave worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 419 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply light polyester cotton blend, plain weave to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Indonesia (29%) and Japan (19%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.72 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $5.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of light polyester cotton blend, plain weave to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for light polyester cotton blend, plain weave?
The HS code for light polyester cotton blend, plain weave is subheading 5513.11. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5513 page.
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