Man-made knit garments imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported man-made knit garments worth $32.8 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 29% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $46.2 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 | $32.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $46.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $28.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 910 t |
| 2020 | $20.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $39.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $24.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $27.0M | 1.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports man-made knit garments from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.9M | 67% |
| India | $2.4M | 7.3% |
| Vietnam | $1.7M | 5.3% |
| Bangladesh | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $981K | 3% |
| Germany | $614K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $552K | 1.7% |
| Cambodia | $550K | 1.7% |
| Myanmar | $428K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $399K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.59 per kg, 50% below the world average of $27.09, 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.
Man-made knit garments exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported man-made knit garments worth $4.1 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 96% |
| Kuwait | $92K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $27K | 0.7% |
| Bahrain | $11K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.2% |
| France | $6K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| Finland | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia man-made knit garments imports (HS 6114.30): 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 6114.30: Garments: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61.
Common questions
What is the value of man-made knit garments imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported man-made knit garments worth $32.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply man-made knit garments to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($21.9 million), followed by India (7%) and Vietnam (5%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of man-made knit garments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.59 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $27.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of man-made knit garments to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.0 million in 2017 to $32.8 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $46.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export man-made knit garments?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $28.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for man-made knit garments?
The HS code for man-made knit garments is subheading 6114.30. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6114 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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