Plied synthetic filament yarn (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plied synthetic filament yarn (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $3.2 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 74% 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 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 713 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 726 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 629 t |
| 2020 | $70K | 12 t |
| 2019 | $122K | 29 t |
| 2018 | $48K | 19 t |
| 2017 | $67K | 7 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plied synthetic filament yarn (other) from
South Africa alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+328% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.7M | 83% |
| China | $527K | 16% |
| Malaysia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.83 per kg, 56% below the world average of $6.45, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plied synthetic filament yarn (other) imports (HS 5402.69): 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 5402.69: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled, n.e.c. in heading no. 5402, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of plied synthetic filament yarn (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plied synthetic filament yarn (other) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 178 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply plied synthetic filament yarn (other) to Saudi Arabia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (16%) and Malaysia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 328% on the year.
What is the average import price of plied synthetic filament yarn (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.83 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $6.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plied synthetic filament yarn (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plied synthetic filament yarn (other)?
The HS code for plied synthetic filament yarn (other) is subheading 5402.69. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5402 page.
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