Printed textured polyester fabric imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported printed textured polyester fabric worth $24.0 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $44.1 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 | $24.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $26.3M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $23.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $44.1M | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $40.6M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $22.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $25.1M | 6.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports printed textured polyester fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.50 per kg, 21% below the world average of $4.42, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printed textured polyester fabric exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported printed textured polyester fabric worth $312 thousand (24 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 73% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $227K | 73% |
| Egypt | $70K | 23% |
| Kuwait | $14K | 4.5% |
| Senegal | $0K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia printed textured polyester fabric imports (HS 5407.54): 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 5407.54: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, printed.
Common questions
What is the value of printed textured polyester fabric imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported printed textured polyester fabric worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed textured polyester fabric to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($18.4 million), followed by India (12%) and Egypt (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed textured polyester fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.50 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $4.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed textured polyester fabric to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.1 million in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2020 at $44.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export printed textured polyester fabric?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $312 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $23.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed textured polyester fabric?
The HS code for printed textured polyester fabric is subheading 5407.54. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
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