Oil press straining cloth imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported oil press straining cloth worth $28.6 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $28.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $29.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $25.8M | 945 t |
| 2021 | $26.6M | 884 t |
| 2020 | $22.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 885 t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 620 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports oil press straining cloth from
Japan alone supplied 86% of it.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.29 per kg, 70% above the world average of $16.10. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 oil press straining cloth imports (HS 5911.40): 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 5911.40: Textile products and articles for technical uses: straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses and the like, including that of human hair.
Common questions
What is the value of oil press straining cloth imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported oil press straining cloth worth $28.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 184 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil press straining cloth to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($24.5 million), followed by Poland (5%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 661% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil press straining cloth per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.29 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $16.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oil press straining cloth to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $28.6 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. The peak was 2023 at $29.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil press straining cloth?
The HS code for oil press straining cloth is subheading 5911.40. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
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