Polyester blend fabric (smooth) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $43.0 million of polyester blend fabric (smooth) in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 181 countries. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $43.0M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $36.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $30.2M | 15.3K t |
| 2021 | $31.5M | 15.1K t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $17.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 2.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polyester blend fabric (smooth) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.45 per kg, close to the world average of $5.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester blend fabric (smooth) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $920 thousand of polyester blend fabric (smooth) in 2024 (208 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 69% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $640K | 70% |
| United Arab Emirates | $257K | 28% |
| Ethiopia | $11K | 1.1% |
| Pakistan | $8K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $5K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polyester blend fabric (smooth) imports (HS 5407.69): 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 5407.69: Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of non-textured polyester filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester blend fabric (smooth) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polyester blend fabric (smooth) worth $43.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 181 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester blend fabric (smooth) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($25.8 million), followed by Egypt (11%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester blend fabric (smooth) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.45 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $5.02 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 blend fabric (smooth) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $43.0 million in 2024, an increase of 204%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export polyester blend fabric (smooth)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $920 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $42.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester blend fabric (smooth)?
The HS code for polyester blend fabric (smooth) is subheading 5407.69. 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 5407 page.
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