Smooth polyester fabric imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported smooth polyester fabric worth $111.2 million (20.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 198 countries. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $157.0 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 | $111.2M | 20.0K t |
| 2023 | $120.6M | 10.6K t |
| 2022 | $110.5M | 17.4K t |
| 2021 | $71.6M | 13.4K t |
| 2020 | $86.6M | 11.3K t |
| 2019 | $157.0M | 19.4K t |
| 2018 | $115.8M | 15.0K t |
| 2017 | $104.9M | 14.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports smooth polyester fabric from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), South Korea (31%), Japan (20%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.3M | 33% |
| South Korea | $34.8M | 31% |
| Japan | $21.9M | 20% |
| Vietnam | $8.6M | 7.7% |
| Indonesia | $5.5M | 4.9% |
| United States | $1.0M | 0.9% |
| India | $1.0M | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $571K | 0.5% |
| France | $349K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $290K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.56 per kg, close to the world average of $6.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Smooth polyester fabric exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $646 thousand of smooth polyester fabric in 2024 (155 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 84% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $542K | 84% |
| South Africa | $59K | 9.2% |
| Egypt | $17K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $11K | 1.8% |
| Bahrain | $3K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia smooth polyester fabric imports (HS 5407.61): 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 5407.61: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of non-textured polyester filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of smooth polyester fabric imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported smooth polyester fabric worth $111.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 198 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply smooth polyester fabric to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($36.3 million), followed by South Korea (31%) and Japan (20%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of smooth polyester fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.56 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $6.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of smooth polyester fabric to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $104.9 million in 2017 to $111.2 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2019 at $157.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $109.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export smooth polyester fabric?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $646 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, South Africa and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $110.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for smooth polyester fabric?
The HS code for smooth polyester fabric is subheading 5407.61. 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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