Plastic baler twine exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $4.1 million of plastic baler twine in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $997K | 858 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $470K | 391 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports plastic baler twine to
Jordan alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, 24% below the world average of $2.07, 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.
Plastic baler twine imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $1.2 million of plastic baler twine in 2024 (514 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (43%), Turkey (18%), Belgium (18%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $493K | 43% |
| Turkey | $204K | 18% |
| Belgium | $203K | 18% |
| India | $75K | 6.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $73K | 6.3% |
| Taiwan | $64K | 5.6% |
| United States | $25K | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $7K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plastic baler twine exports (HS 5607.41): 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 5607.41: Twine: binder or baler twine, of polyethylene or polypropylene.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic baler twine exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported plastic baler twine worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 105 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic baler twine from Saudi Arabia?
Jordan was the largest buyer with 69% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (22%) and Kuwait (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 819% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic baler twine per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $2.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plastic baler twine from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $470 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 776%. The peak was 2022 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import plastic baler twine?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Belgium. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic baler twine?
The HS code for plastic baler twine is subheading 5607.41. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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