Polyurethane-coated fabric imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyurethane-coated fabric by Saudi Arabia reached $10.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 47% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $10.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 395 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 446 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 308 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 573 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 371 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 481 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 831 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polyurethane-coated fabric from
China alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 91% |
| Italy | $161K | 1.6% |
| United States | $148K | 1.5% |
| India | $128K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $88K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $64K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $54K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $51K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $39K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.99 per kg, close to the world average of $10.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyurethane-coated fabric exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $246 thousand of polyurethane-coated fabric in 2024 (54 tonnes). Yemen alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polyurethane-coated fabric imports (HS 5903.20): 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 5903.20: Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethane.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane-coated fabric imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polyurethane-coated fabric worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane-coated fabric to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Italy (2%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.99 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $10.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyurethane-coated fabric to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export polyurethane-coated fabric?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $246 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Italy and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane-coated fabric?
The HS code for polyurethane-coated fabric is subheading 5903.20. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5903 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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