Polyester staple yarn imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyester staple yarn by Saudi Arabia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (746 tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.3 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 | $2.1M | 746 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 604 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 397 t |
| 2020 | $210K | 90 t |
| 2019 | $331K | 136 t |
| 2018 | $197K | 76 t |
| 2017 | $116K | 34 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polyester staple yarn from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 89% |
| China | $239K | 11% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.83 per kg, 43% above the world average of $1.98. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polyester staple yarn imports (HS 5509.21): 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 5509.21: Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple yarn imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polyester staple yarn worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 746 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 137 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple yarn to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (11%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of polyester staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.83 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $1.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester staple yarn to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $116 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple yarn?
The HS code for polyester staple yarn is subheading 5509.21. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 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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