Polyester and wool blend imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyester and wool blend by Saudi Arabia reached $11.4 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 67% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $11.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 192 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 183 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 202 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 231 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 143 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 108 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 48 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polyester and wool blend from
Most of the value came from China (47%), India (29%), Turkey (19%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+417% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 47% |
| India | $3.3M | 29% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 19% |
| Pakistan | $227K | 2% |
| United States | $123K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $88K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $9K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.48 per kg, 73% below the world average of $20.41, 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 wool blend imports (HS 5515.13): 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 5515.13: Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester and wool blend imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polyester and wool blend worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 140 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester and wool blend to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by India (29%) and Turkey (19%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 417% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester and wool blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.48 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $20.41 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 wool blend to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 840%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester and wool blend?
The HS code for polyester and wool blend is subheading 5515.13. 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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