Synthetic wadding imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported synthetic wadding worth $3.6 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 68% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $3.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 236 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 280 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 177 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 513 t |
| 2019 | $411K | 320 t |
| 2018 | $156K | 36 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 552 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports synthetic wadding from
The largest suppliers were Japan (40%), Egypt (19%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+957% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.4M | 40% |
| Egypt | $676K | 19% |
| China | $622K | 17% |
| Italy | $291K | 8.1% |
| Pakistan | $185K | 5.2% |
| Jordan | $116K | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $115K | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $73K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, 88% below the world average of $10.32, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia synthetic wadding imports (HS 5601.22): 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 5601.22: Wadding: other articles thereof, of man-made fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic wadding imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported synthetic wadding worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic wadding to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Egypt (19%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 957% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic wadding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $10.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic wadding to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic wadding?
The HS code for synthetic wadding is subheading 5601.22. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5601 page.
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