Plastic-coated textile fabric imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $19.9 million of plastic-coated textile fabric in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $19.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 2.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic-coated textile fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.6M | 79% |
| Japan | $764K | 3.8% |
| India | $669K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $611K | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $351K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $308K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $278K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $203K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $194K | 1% |
| Turkey | $163K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.61 per kg, 63% below the world average of $9.71, 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-coated textile fabric exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported plastic-coated textile fabric worth $2.3 million (871 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (28%), Yemen (26%), Bahrain (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+589% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plastic-coated textile fabric imports (HS 5903.90): 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 5903.90: Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, (excluding polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane and those of heading no. 5902).
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated textile fabric imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic-coated textile fabric worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated textile fabric to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by Japan (4%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated textile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.61 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $9.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated textile fabric to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plastic-coated textile fabric?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated textile fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated textile fabric is subheading 5903.90. 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 5903 page.
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