Plied acrylic staple yarn imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $12.9 million of plied acrylic staple yarn in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $12.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $474K | 62 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plied acrylic staple yarn from
Turkey alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+717% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.72 per kg, close to the world average of $4.02.
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 plied acrylic staple yarn imports (HS 5509.32): 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 5509.32: Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of plied acrylic staple yarn imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plied acrylic staple yarn worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 177 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply plied acrylic staple yarn to Saudi Arabia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by China (22%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 717% on the year.
What is the average import price of plied acrylic staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.72 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $4.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plied acrylic staple yarn to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 173%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plied acrylic staple yarn?
The HS code for plied acrylic staple yarn is subheading 5509.32. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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