Long pile knit fabric imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported long pile knit fabric worth $2.7 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.7 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 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 484 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 518 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 778 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 721 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 648 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports long pile knit fabric from
China alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 53% |
| Syria | $1.0M | 40% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $45K | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $42K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $36K | 1.4% |
| United States | $13K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, 60% below the world average of $5.69, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia long pile knit fabric imports (HS 6001.10): 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 6001.10: Fabrics: long pile fabrics, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of long pile knit fabric imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported long pile knit fabric worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 155 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply long pile knit fabric to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Syria (39%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 760% on the year.
What is the average import price of long pile knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $5.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of long pile knit fabric to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for long pile knit fabric?
The HS code for long pile knit fabric is subheading 6001.10. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6001 page.
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