Polyamides (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyamides (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $21.3 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $21.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 2.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polyamides (other) from
Most of the value came from United States (26%), United Arab Emirates (22%), India (19%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+808% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.6M | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.8M | 22% |
| India | $4.0M | 19% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 7.5% |
| China | $1.4M | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $719K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $481K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $354K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $274K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.21 per kg, 34% below the world average of $4.87, 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.
Polyamides (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of polyamides (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $592 thousand in 2024 (265 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Singapore (16%), Thailand (12%), Egypt (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $95K | 16% |
| Thailand | $72K | 12% |
| Egypt | $72K | 12% |
| Malaysia | $66K | 11% |
| Bahrain | $64K | 11% |
| Jordan | $63K | 11% |
| Greece | $48K | 8.2% |
| Tunisia | $41K | 7% |
| Qatar | $25K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polyamides (other) imports (HS 3908.90): 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 3908.90: Polyamides: n.e.c. in heading no. 3908, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyamides (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polyamides (other) worth $21.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyamides (other) to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (22%) and India (19%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 808% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyamides (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.21 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $4.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyamides (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $21.3 million in 2024, an increase of 231%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export polyamides (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $592 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Thailand and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyamides (other)?
The HS code for polyamides (other) is subheading 3908.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3908 page.
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