Scarves and shawls (other materials) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of scarves and shawls (other materials) by Saudi Arabia reached $35.1 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. That is 83% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $90.7 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 | $35.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $19.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $33.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $34.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $33.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $54.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $61.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $90.7M | 1.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports scarves and shawls (other materials) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.4M | 81% |
| India | $4.0M | 12% |
| Egypt | $692K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $440K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $356K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $269K | 0.8% |
| Pakistan | $209K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $206K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $173K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $98K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.46 per kg, 80% above the world average of $10.23. 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.
Scarves and shawls (other materials) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of scarves and shawls (other materials) by Saudi Arabia reached $587 thousand in 2024 (15 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Brunei accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+587% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brunei | $465K | 79% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 5.6% |
| Singapore | $26K | 4.4% |
| Qatar | $13K | 2.2% |
| Kuwait | $9K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $8K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $5K | 0.8% |
| United States | $4K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia scarves and shawls (other materials) imports (HS 6214.90): 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 6214.90: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6214 (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of scarves and shawls (other materials) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported scarves and shawls (other materials) worth $35.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 210 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply scarves and shawls (other materials) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($28.4 million), followed by India (12%) and Egypt (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of scarves and shawls (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.46 per kg in 2024, 80% above the world average of $10.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of scarves and shawls (other materials) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $90.7 million in 2017 to $35.1 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2017 at $90.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export scarves and shawls (other materials)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $587 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brunei, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $34.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for scarves and shawls (other materials)?
The HS code for scarves and shawls (other materials) is subheading 6214.90. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6214 page.
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