🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia exports of synthetic staple fibre: 2024 trade data
Exports of synthetic staple fibre by Saudi Arabia reached $33.1 million in 2024 (22.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $58.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of synthetic staple fibre by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33.1M | 22.2K t |
| 2023 | $27.8M | 16.6K t |
| 2022 | $40.4M | 19.2K t |
| 2021 | $58.0M | 28.1K t |
| 2020 | $23.5M | 16.3K t |
| 2019 | $32.4M | 19.7K t |
| 2018 | $50.8M | 29.5K t |
| 2017 | $38.8M | 25.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports synthetic staple fibre to
The largest buyer markets were Hungary (24%), Italy (15%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest (+528% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $7.8M | 24% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $4.8M | 15% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $3.7M | 11% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $3.0M | 9.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.8M | 5.5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.4M | 4.4% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $1.1M | 3.4% |
Types of synthetic staple fibre under HS 5503
| 5503.40 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 97% |
| 5503.20 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 2.8% |
| 5503.11 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of aramids, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 0.2% |
| 5503.90 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5503, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5503.
Average export price of synthetic staple fibre
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, close to the world average of $1.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saudi Arabia also imports synthetic staple fibre
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported synthetic staple fibre worth $31.5 million (21.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (47%), South Korea (15%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $14.9M | 47% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $4.8M | 15% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $3.9M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $2.2M | 7.1% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $1.0M | 3.3% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $995K | 3.2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $954K | 3% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $946K | 3% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $522K | 1.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $377K | 1.2% |
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 5503: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Synthetic staple fibre trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fibre imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported synthetic staple fibre worth $31.5 million in 2024 (21.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import synthetic staple fibre from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (47%), South Korea (15%), India (12%).
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fibre in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.51 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export synthetic staple fibre?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported synthetic staple fibre worth $33.1 million in 2024, mainly to Hungary, Italy, United States.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fibre?
Synthetic staple fibre falls under HS heading 5503 (Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading synthetic staple fibre with Saudi Arabia?
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