🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of synthetic filament yarn: 2024 trade data
Saudi Arabia imported $43.0 million of synthetic filament yarn in 2024 (17.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of synthetic filament yarn by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43.0M | 17.5K t |
| 2023 | $43.3M | 14.5K t |
| 2022 | $41.6M | 16.9K t |
| 2021 | $36.5M | 14.3K t |
| 2020 | $34.0M | 20.5K t |
| 2019 | $33.8M | 16.6K t |
| 2018 | $29.0M | 13.3K t |
| 2017 | $23.9M | 12.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports synthetic filament yarn from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), India (25%), Turkey (6%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $17.5M | 41% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $10.6M | 25% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $2.8M | 6.4% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $2.7M | 6.2% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $2.1M | 4.8% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $1.6M | 3.7% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.3M | 3% |
| 🇹🇠Thailand | $1.3M | 3% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $414K | 1% |
Types of synthetic filament yarn under HS 5402
| 5402.33 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 20% |
| 5402.62 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), multiple (folded) or cabled, not for… | 17% |
| 5402.20 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured, not for retail sale… | 11% |
| 5402.44 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, elastomeric, single, untwisted or twisted… | 9% |
| 5402.69 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled, n.e.c. in… | 7.5% |
| 5402.52 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per… | 7.1% |
| 5402.46 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), partially oriented, single, untwisted… | 5.4% |
| 5402.48 | Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene (not high tenacity or textured), single, untwisted or twisted 50… | 5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5402.
Average import price of synthetic filament yarn
The average declared value was about $2.45 per kg, close to the world average of $2.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saudi Arabia also exports synthetic filament yarn
Saudi Arabia exported $20.9 million of synthetic filament yarn in 2024 (10.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Australia (31%), Sudan (18%), Yemen (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $6.5M | 31% |
| 🇸🇩 Sudan | $3.8M | 18% |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | $2.2M | 11% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.1M | 10% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $1.4M | 6.6% |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $1.3M | 6.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $618K | 3% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $567K | 2.7% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $416K | 2% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $333K | 1.6% |
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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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 5402: Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
Synthetic filament yarn trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of synthetic filament yarn imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported synthetic filament yarn worth $43.0 million in 2024 (17.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import synthetic filament yarn from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (41%), India (25%), Turkey (6%).
What is the average import price of synthetic filament yarn in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $2.45 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.52 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export synthetic filament yarn?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported synthetic filament yarn worth $20.9 million in 2024, mainly to Australia, Sudan, Yemen.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament yarn?
Synthetic filament yarn falls under HS heading 5402 (Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading synthetic filament yarn with Saudi Arabia?
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