Men's synthetic knit shirt imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of men's synthetic knit shirt by Saudi Arabia reached $13.5 million in 2024 (575 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $24.4 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 | $13.5M | 575 t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 323 t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 487 t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 528 t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 516 t |
| 2019 | $24.4M | 619 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 197 t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 454 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports men's synthetic knit shirt from
The largest suppliers were India (41%), China (30%), Bangladesh (8%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.5M | 41% |
| China | $4.0M | 30% |
| Bangladesh | $1.1M | 8.2% |
| Vietnam | $926K | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $389K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $269K | 2% |
| Pakistan | $245K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $143K | 1.1% |
| Cambodia | $111K | 0.8% |
| Morocco | $95K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.46 per kg, close to the world average of $28.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Men's synthetic knit shirt exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported men's synthetic knit shirt worth $599 thousand (1.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (22%), Benin (16%), Ghana (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $133K | 22% |
| Benin | $96K | 16% |
| Ghana | $92K | 15% |
| Nigeria | $83K | 14% |
| Togo | $32K | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 4.5% |
| Qatar | $21K | 3.5% |
| Somalia | $20K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $17K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia men's synthetic knit shirt imports (HS 6105.20): 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 6105.20: Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's synthetic knit shirt imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported men's synthetic knit shirt worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 575 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's synthetic knit shirt to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by China (30%) and Bangladesh (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 880% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's synthetic knit shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.46 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $28.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's synthetic knit shirt to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2019 at $24.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export men's synthetic knit shirt?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $599 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Benin and Ghana. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's synthetic knit shirt?
The HS code for men's synthetic knit shirt is subheading 6105.20. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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