Polyvinyl chloride monofilament imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $25.4 million of polyvinyl chloride monofilament in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $25.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $19.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 1.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports polyvinyl chloride monofilament from
Japan alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $17.5M | 69% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 7.2% |
| China | $1.6M | 6.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $776K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $772K | 3% |
| Spain | $482K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $342K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $322K | 1.3% |
| France | $269K | 1.1% |
| United States | $255K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.86 per kg, 104% above the world average of $2.87. 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.
Polyvinyl chloride monofilament exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of polyvinyl chloride monofilament by Saudi Arabia reached $261 thousand in 2024 (51 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (43%), Oman (20%), Jordan (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia polyvinyl chloride monofilament imports (HS 3916.20): 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 3916.20: Vinyl chloride polymers: monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride monofilament imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported polyvinyl chloride monofilament worth $25.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride monofilament to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by Turkey (7%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride monofilament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.86 per kg in 2024, 104% above the world average of $2.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyvinyl chloride monofilament to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $25.4 million in 2024, an increase of 625%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export polyvinyl chloride monofilament?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $261 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Jordan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $25.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride monofilament?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride monofilament is subheading 3916.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3916 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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