🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of men's knit clothing: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported men's knit clothing worth $183.7 million (15.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $317.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of men's knit clothing by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $183.7M | 15.1K t |
| 2023 | $217.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $227.4M | 16.7K t |
| 2021 | $198.5M | 14.7K t |
| 2020 | $239.7M | 11.9K t |
| 2019 | $317.7M | 17.5K t |
| 2018 | $220.7M | 12.1K t |
| 2017 | $276.9M | 14.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports men's knit clothing from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), India (17%), Bangladesh (14%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $88.1M | 48% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $30.9M | 17% |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $26.1M | 14% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $9.0M | 4.9% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $8.7M | 4.8% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $3.4M | 1.9% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $2.6M | 1.4% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $2.6M | 1.4% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $1.5M | 0.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.5M | 0.8% |
Types of men's knit clothing under HS 6103
| 6103.42 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 42% |
| 6103.43 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 27% |
| 6103.33 | Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 8.7% |
| 6103.32 | Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 6.7% |
| 6103.49 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic… | 4.9% |
| 6103.29 | Ensembles: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 2.6% |
| 6103.22 | Ensembles: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 2.2% |
| 6103.10 | Suits: men's or boys', knitted or crocheted | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6103.
Average import price of men's knit clothing
The average declared value was about $12.18 per kg, 39% below the world average of $20.01, 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.
Saudi Arabia also exports men's knit clothing
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported men's knit clothing worth $3.2 million (121 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 55% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $750K | 23% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $224K | 7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $183K | 5.7% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $84K | 2.6% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $78K | 2.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $63K | 2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $21K | 0.7% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $15K | 0.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $7K | 0.2% |
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 6103: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (not swimwear); men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Men's knit clothing trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of men's knit clothing imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported men's knit clothing worth $183.7 million in 2024 (15.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import men's knit clothing from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (48%), India (17%), Bangladesh (14%).
What is the average import price of men's knit clothing in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $12.18 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $20.01 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export men's knit clothing?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported men's knit clothing worth $3.2 million in 2024, mainly to United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Italy.
What is the HS code for men's knit clothing?
Men's knit clothing falls under HS heading 6103 (Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (not swimwear); men's or boys', k). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading men's knit clothing with Saudi Arabia?
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