Medium nonwoven natural fabric imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medium nonwoven natural fabric by Saudi Arabia reached $13.7 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 2.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports medium nonwoven natural fabric from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.2M | 82% |
| Thailand | $1.0M | 7.4% |
| Belgium | $511K | 3.7% |
| India | $300K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $221K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $134K | 1% |
| South Korea | $65K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $47K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $38K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $31K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.33 per kg, 36% below the world average of $3.64, 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.
Medium nonwoven natural fabric exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of medium nonwoven natural fabric by Saudi Arabia reached $898 thousand in 2024 (206 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $682K | 76% |
| Thailand | $117K | 13% |
| Cambodia | $85K | 9.4% |
| China | $13K | 1.4% |
| Morocco | $2K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia medium nonwoven natural fabric imports (HS 5603.92): 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 5603.92: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of medium nonwoven natural fabric imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported medium nonwoven natural fabric worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium nonwoven natural fabric to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Thailand (7%) and Belgium (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium nonwoven natural fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.33 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $3.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medium nonwoven natural fabric to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export medium nonwoven natural fabric?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $898 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Thailand and Cambodia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium nonwoven natural fabric?
The HS code for medium nonwoven natural fabric is subheading 5603.92. 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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