Plastic rope and cordage imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic rope and cordage by Saudi Arabia reached $4.6 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 45% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.4 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 | $4.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 776 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic rope and cordage from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), United Arab Emirates (26%), Turkey (10%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+346% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 26% |
| Turkey | $481K | 10% |
| Portugal | $462K | 10% |
| Brazil | $300K | 6.5% |
| India | $224K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $117K | 2.5% |
| United States | $112K | 2.4% |
| Greece | $94K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $68K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.28 per kg, close to the world average of $3.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic rope and cordage exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported plastic rope and cordage worth $1.8 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 61% |
| Sudan | $373K | 21% |
| Egypt | $203K | 11% |
| Australia | $92K | 5% |
| Morocco | $43K | 2.4% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plastic rope and cordage imports (HS 5607.49): 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 5607.49: Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of polyethylene or polypropylene (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or plastic impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic rope and cordage imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic rope and cordage worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic rope and cordage to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (26%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.18 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 rope and cordage to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2023 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plastic rope and cordage?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Sudan and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic rope and cordage?
The HS code for plastic rope and cordage is subheading 5607.49. 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.
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