Polyester staple fiber imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported polyester staple fiber worth $19.2 million (14.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $19.2M | 14.0K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 12.8K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 12.2K t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 12.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 10.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polyester staple fiber from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.7M | 66% |
| India | $2.4M | 13% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 7.3% |
| Vietnam | $1.0M | 5.4% |
| Thailand | $777K | 4% |
| Japan | $201K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $188K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $159K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $159K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $50K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, close to the world average of $1.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyester staple fiber exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported polyester staple fiber worth $933 thousand (594 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polyester staple fiber imports (HS 5503.20): 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 5503.20: Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple fiber imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polyester staple fiber worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple fiber to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by India (13%) and Taiwan (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 839% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester staple fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.19 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 fiber to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $19.2 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export polyester staple fiber?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $933 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Egypt and Jordan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $18.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple fiber?
The HS code for polyester staple fiber is subheading 5503.20. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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