🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia exports of synthetic monofilament: 2024 trade data
Saudi Arabia exported $42.0 million of synthetic monofilament in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $65.8 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of synthetic monofilament by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42.0M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $45.9M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $65.8M | 16.0K t |
| 2021 | $46.8M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $32.9M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $23.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $24.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $22.1M | 7.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports synthetic monofilament to
United States alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $23.9M | 57% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $3.5M | 8.3% |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | $2.9M | 6.9% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $2.4M | 5.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.9M | 4.4% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.0M | 2.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $436K | 1% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $433K | 1% |
Types of synthetic monofilament under HS 5404
| 5404.90 | Filament, synthetic: strip and the like (e.g.. artificial straw), of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm | 92% |
| 5404.12 | Monofilament of polypropylene: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm | 6.8% |
| 5404.19 | Monofilament n.e.c. in heading no 5404: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm | 1.4% |
| 5404.11 | Elastomeric monofilament: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5404.
Average export price of synthetic monofilament
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, 41% below the world average of $5.52, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saudi Arabia also imports synthetic monofilament
Imports of synthetic monofilament by Saudi Arabia reached $1.9 million in 2024 (881 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (49%), Netherlands (11%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $924K | 49% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $204K | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $149K | 7.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $140K | 7.4% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $124K | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇲 Myanmar | $110K | 5.8% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $68K | 3.6% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $46K | 2.4% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $41K | 2.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $28K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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 5404: Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (e.g. artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm.
Synthetic monofilament trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of synthetic monofilament imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported synthetic monofilament worth $1.9 million in 2024 (881 tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import synthetic monofilament from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (49%), Netherlands (11%), Germany (8%).
What is the average import price of synthetic monofilament in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $2.16 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $5.52 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export synthetic monofilament?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported synthetic monofilament worth $42.0 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Netherlands, Iraq.
What is the HS code for synthetic monofilament?
Synthetic monofilament falls under HS heading 5404 (Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (e.g). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading synthetic monofilament with Saudi Arabia?
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