Polyester filament multicolor imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.2 million of polyester filament multicolor in 2024 (514 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.5 million.
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 | $2.2M | 514 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 209 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 201 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 131 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 224 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 299 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 201 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 84 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polyester filament multicolor from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 63% |
| Turkey | $312K | 14% |
| India | $249K | 11% |
| Italy | $75K | 3.4% |
| France | $75K | 3.4% |
| United States | $26K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $20K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $16K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $14K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.33 per kg, 64% below the world average of $12.16, 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 filament multicolor imports (HS 5407.93): 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 5407.93: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic filament yarn, of yarns of different colours, n.e.c. in heading no. 5407.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester filament multicolor imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polyester filament multicolor worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 514 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester filament multicolor to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 462% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester filament multicolor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.33 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $12.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester filament multicolor to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2019 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester filament multicolor?
The HS code for polyester filament multicolor is subheading 5407.93. 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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