Polyester staple fabric (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyester staple fabric (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $19.8 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $34.8 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 | $19.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $27.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $34.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $28.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $34.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $23.6M | 2.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polyester staple fabric (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Japan (21%), Pakistan (16%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 32% |
| Japan | $4.2M | 21% |
| Pakistan | $3.2M | 16% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 10% |
| India | $2.0M | 10% |
| South Korea | $644K | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $600K | 3% |
| Italy | $181K | 0.9% |
| France | $162K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $146K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.64 per kg, 41% above the world average of $6.85. 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.
Polyester staple fabric (other) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported polyester staple fabric (other) worth $781 thousand (275 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sudan (49%), Bahrain (24%), Egypt (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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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 5512.19: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, other than unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple fabric (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polyester staple fabric (other) worth $19.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple fabric (other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Japan (21%) and Pakistan (16%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester staple fabric (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.64 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $6.85 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 staple fabric (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.6 million in 2017 to $19.8 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2019 at $34.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export polyester staple fabric (other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $781 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Bahrain and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple fabric (other)?
The HS code for polyester staple fabric (other) is subheading 5512.19. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5512 page.
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