Pure linen fabric (natural) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.8 million of pure linen fabric (natural) in 2024 (82 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 497% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.8M | 82 t |
| 2023 | $464K | 16 t |
| 2022 | $265K | 8 t |
| 2021 | $97K | 6 t |
| 2020 | $205K | 36 t |
| 2019 | $219K | 29 t |
| 2018 | $225K | 29 t |
| 2017 | $321K | 43 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports pure linen fabric (natural) from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.4M | 87% |
| China | $183K | 6.6% |
| India | $85K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.5% |
| France | $11K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $9K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.72 per kg, 69% above the world average of $20.01. 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 pure linen fabric (natural) imports (HS 5309.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 5309.11: Fabrics, woven: of flax, containing 85% or more flax, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of pure linen fabric (natural) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported pure linen fabric (natural) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 155 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 497% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure linen fabric (natural) to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (7%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 301% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure linen fabric (natural) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.72 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $20.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pure linen fabric (natural) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $321 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 765%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $571 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for pure linen fabric (natural)?
The HS code for pure linen fabric (natural) is subheading 5309.11. It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World pure linen fabric (natural) trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Saudi Arabia
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.