🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of rope and cordage: 2024 trade data
Imports of rope and cordage by Saudi Arabia reached $22.8 million in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $32.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of rope and cordage by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $32.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $19.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $21.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 5.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports rope and cordage from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Portugal (19%), United Arab Emirates (17%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $8.2M | 36% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $4.4M | 19% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $3.8M | 17% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.0M | 4.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $791K | 3.5% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $790K | 3.5% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $579K | 2.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $439K | 1.9% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $397K | 1.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $389K | 1.7% |
Types of rope and cordage under HS 5607
| 5607.50 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of synthetic fibres other than polyethylene or polypropylene, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated… | 42% |
| 5607.90 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5607, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed… | 25% |
| 5607.49 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of polyethylene or polypropylene (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or… | 20% |
| 5607.41 | Twine: binder or baler twine, of polyethylene or polypropylene | 5.1% |
| 5607.29 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided… | 4.3% |
| 5607.21 | Twine: binder or baler twine, of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5607.
Average import price of rope and cordage
The average declared value was about $3.56 per kg, close to the world average of $3.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saudi Arabia also exports rope and cordage
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported rope and cordage worth $14.7 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $9.7M | 66% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $2.9M | 20% |
| 🇸🇩 Sudan | $1.2M | 7.9% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $236K | 1.6% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $179K | 1.2% |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | $108K | 0.7% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $92K | 0.6% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $85K | 0.6% |
| 🇲🇷 Mauritania | $72K | 0.5% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $45K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5607: Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics.
Rope and cordage trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of rope and cordage imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported rope and cordage worth $22.8 million in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import rope and cordage from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (36%), Portugal (19%), United Arab Emirates (17%).
What is the average import price of rope and cordage in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $3.56 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.94 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export rope and cordage?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported rope and cordage worth $14.7 million in 2024, mainly to United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Sudan.
What is the HS code for rope and cordage?
Rope and cordage falls under HS heading 5607 (Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or shea). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading rope and cordage with Saudi Arabia?
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