Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported medium nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $41.4 million (13.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $72.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41.4M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $46.0M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $57.0M | 16.8K t |
| 2021 | $64.9M | 20.1K t |
| 2020 | $72.9M | 21.8K t |
| 2019 | $40.9M | 14.3K t |
| 2018 | $43.0M | 16.5K t |
| 2017 | $41.7M | 14.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports medium nonwoven synthetic fabric to
The largest buyer markets were United States (33%), Thailand (17%), China (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.7M | 33% |
| Thailand | $7.1M | 17% |
| China | $6.3M | 15% |
| Indonesia | $2.8M | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $2.5M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Ukraine | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $960K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $601K | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.07 per kg, 21% below the world average of $3.88, 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 synthetic fabric imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported medium nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $26.4 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from France (32%), China (23%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+800% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $8.4M | 32% |
| China | $6.1M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 11% |
| Luxembourg | $1.5M | 5.8% |
| Taiwan | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $956K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $766K | 2.9% |
| United States | $761K | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $603K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $548K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia medium nonwoven synthetic fabric exports (HS 5603.12): 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 5603.12: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported medium nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $41.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 123 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy medium nonwoven synthetic fabric from Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($13.7 million), followed by Thailand (17%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average export price of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.07 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $3.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $41.7 million in 2017 to $41.4 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2020 at $72.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import medium nonwoven synthetic fabric?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $26.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, China and the United Kingdom. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The HS code for medium nonwoven synthetic fabric is subheading 5603.12. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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