Opaque synthetic tights imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported opaque synthetic tights worth $2.2 million (204 tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.7 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 | $2.2M | 204 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 159 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 88 t |
| 2021 | $758K | 76 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 237 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 363 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 355 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 307 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports opaque synthetic tights from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Turkey (39%), Vietnam (10%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $899K | 41% |
| Turkey | $854K | 39% |
| Vietnam | $230K | 10% |
| Cambodia | $61K | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $47K | 2.1% |
| Myanmar | $26K | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $18K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $9K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.83 per kg, 30% below the world average of $15.45, 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 opaque synthetic tights imports (HS 6115.22): 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 6115.22: Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn 67 decitex or more, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of opaque synthetic tights imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported opaque synthetic tights worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 204 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply opaque synthetic tights to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($898 thousand), followed by Turkey (39%) and Vietnam (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of opaque synthetic tights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.83 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $15.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of opaque synthetic tights to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for opaque synthetic tights?
The HS code for opaque synthetic tights is subheading 6115.22. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6115 page.
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