Polyester and viscose rayon blend imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported polyester and viscose rayon blend worth $74.7 million (16.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 186 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 8% 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 | $74.7M | 16.4K t |
| 2023 | $81.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $69.9M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $43.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $44.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $72.3M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $35.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $34.3M | 5.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polyester and viscose rayon blend from
China alone supplied 71% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $52.9M | 71% |
| India | $10.3M | 14% |
| Indonesia | $6.7M | 9% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 4.4% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $78K | 0.1% |
| France | $69K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $53K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $49K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $36K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.57 per kg, 42% below the world average of $7.85, 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 polyester and viscose rayon blend imports (HS 5515.11): 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 5515.11: Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester and viscose rayon blend imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polyester and viscose rayon blend worth $74.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 186 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester and viscose rayon blend to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($52.9 million), followed by India (14%) and Indonesia (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 555% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester and viscose rayon blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.57 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $7.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester and viscose rayon blend to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.3 million in 2017 to $74.7 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2023 at $81.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester and viscose rayon blend?
The HS code for polyester and viscose rayon blend is subheading 5515.11. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5515 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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