Narrow synthetic fabric imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of narrow synthetic fabric by Saudi Arabia reached $9.6 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.0 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 | $9.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports narrow synthetic fabric from
China alone supplied 82% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.8M | 82% |
| Japan | $308K | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $265K | 2.8% |
| United States | $234K | 2.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $161K | 1.7% |
| France | $160K | 1.7% |
| India | $158K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $109K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $90K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.23 per kg, 44% below the world average of $7.52, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia narrow synthetic fabric imports (HS 5806.32): 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 5806.32: Fabrics, narrow woven fabrics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5806, of man-made fibres (excluding goods of heading no. 5807).
Common questions
What is the value of narrow synthetic fabric imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported narrow synthetic fabric worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow synthetic fabric to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Japan (3%) and Egypt (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.23 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $7.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of narrow synthetic fabric to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2023 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow synthetic fabric?
The HS code for narrow synthetic fabric is subheading 5806.32. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5806 page.
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