Plastic monofilament (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $11.4 million of plastic monofilament (other) in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.4 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 | $11.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic monofilament (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), United Arab Emirates (10%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 45% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 8.9% |
| Belgium | $761K | 6.7% |
| India | $366K | 3.2% |
| United States | $291K | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $238K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $224K | 2% |
| Bahrain | $125K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, 70% below the world average of $6.57, 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 monofilament (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of plastic monofilament (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $662 thousand in 2024 (172 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest (+619% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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 3916.90: Plastics: monofilament, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3916, cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic monofilament (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic monofilament (other) worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic monofilament (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic monofilament (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $6.57 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 monofilament (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2022 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plastic monofilament (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $662 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Qatar and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic monofilament (other)?
The HS code for plastic monofilament (other) is subheading 3916.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3916 page.
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