Polyester and man-made filament blend imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyester and man-made filament blend by Saudi Arabia reached $79.5 million in 2024 (10.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 153 countries. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $79.5M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $93.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $69.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $48.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $43.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $52.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $31.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $36.2M | 2.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polyester and man-made filament blend from
The largest suppliers were Japan (38%), Indonesia (25%), South Korea (24%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $30.2M | 38% |
| Indonesia | $20.0M | 25% |
| South Korea | $18.9M | 24% |
| China | $7.8M | 9.9% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| India | $758K | 1% |
| Italy | $145K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $120K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $92K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $82K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.78 per kg, 21% above the world average of $6.45. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 polyester and man-made filament blend imports (HS 5515.12): 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 5515.12: Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester and man-made filament blend imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polyester and man-made filament blend worth $79.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 153 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester and man-made filament blend to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($30.2 million), followed by Indonesia (25%) and South Korea (24%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester and man-made filament blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.78 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $6.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyester and man-made filament blend to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.2 million in 2017 to $79.5 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2023 at $93.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester and man-made filament blend?
The HS code for polyester and man-made filament blend is subheading 5515.12. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5515 page.
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