🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of synthetic staple yarn: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported synthetic staple yarn worth $21.2 million (7.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of synthetic staple yarn by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $21.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 4.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports synthetic staple yarn from
Most of the value came from Turkey (48%), China (24%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $10.2M | 48% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $5.1M | 24% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $3.8M | 18% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.2M | 5.8% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $249K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $165K | 0.8% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $153K | 0.7% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $119K | 0.6% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $64K | 0.3% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $33K | 0.2% |
Types of synthetic staple yarn under HS 5509
| 5509.32 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not… | 61% |
| 5509.59 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.5, not put up for retail sale | 12% |
| 5509.21 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail sale | 9.9% |
| 5509.53 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale | 7.8% |
| 5509.22 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up… | 2.7% |
| 5509.62 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale | 1.9% |
| 5509.51 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale | 1.6% |
| 5509.61 | Yarn: (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5509.
Average import price of synthetic staple yarn
The average declared value was about $3.05 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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 5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Synthetic staple yarn trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of synthetic staple yarn imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported synthetic staple yarn worth $21.2 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import synthetic staple yarn from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Turkey (48%), China (24%), India (18%).
What is the average import price of synthetic staple yarn in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $3.05 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.00 per kg.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple yarn?
Synthetic staple yarn falls under HS heading 5509 (Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading synthetic staple yarn with Saudi Arabia?
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