Man-made men's shirts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of man-made men's shirts by Saudi Arabia reached $19.5 million in 2024 (869 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $29.1 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 | $19.5M | 869 t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 662 t |
| 2022 | $26.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $16.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 518 t |
| 2019 | $29.1M | 801 t |
| 2018 | $26.0M | 673 t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 790 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports man-made men's shirts from
Most of the value came from China (44%), India (13%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.6M | 44% |
| India | $2.6M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 11% |
| Bangladesh | $1.6M | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $890K | 4.6% |
| Egypt | $540K | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $379K | 2% |
| United States | $286K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $270K | 1.4% |
| Morocco | $200K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.40 per kg, close to the world average of $27.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Man-made men's shirts exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of man-made men's shirts by Saudi Arabia reached $497 thousand in 2024 (73 tonnes). Yemen alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+685% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $326K | 66% |
| United Arab Emirates | $49K | 9.9% |
| Italy | $19K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 3.4% |
| Bahrain | $13K | 2.6% |
| Sudan | $11K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $10K | 2% |
| Canada | $10K | 2% |
| France | $10K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $8K | 1.7% |
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 6205.30: Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of man-made men's shirts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported man-made men's shirts worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 869 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply man-made men's shirts to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by India (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of man-made men's shirts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.40 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $27.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of man-made men's shirts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2019 at $29.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export man-made men's shirts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $497 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, the United Arab Emirates and Italy. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for man-made men's shirts?
The HS code for man-made men's shirts is subheading 6205.30. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6205 page.
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