🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of technical textile: 2024 trade data
Saudi Arabia imported $58.9 million of technical textile in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. 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 technical textile by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $60.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $47.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $45.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $51.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $47.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $41.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $32.1M | 1.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports technical textile from
The largest suppliers were Japan (43%), China (21%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $25.2M | 43% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $12.3M | 21% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.8M | 8.1% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $3.4M | 5.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.3M | 4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.9M | 3.3% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $736K | 1.3% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $678K | 1.2% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $677K | 1.2% |
Types of technical textile under HS 5911
| 5911.40 | Textile products and articles for technical uses: straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses and the like, including that of human hair | 49% |
| 5911.90 | Textile products and articles for technical uses: n.e.c. in heading no. 5911 | 39% |
| 5911.32 | Textiles: fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines, weighing 650g/m2 or more | 7.1% |
| 5911.31 | Textiles: fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines, weighing less than 650g/m2 | 2.1% |
| 5911.10 | Textile fabric, felt & felt-lined woven fabrics, coated/covered/laminated with rubber, leather or other material, for card clothing, similar fabrics… | 2.1% |
| 5911.20 | Textile products and articles for technical uses: bolting cloth, whether or not made up | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5911.
Average import price of technical textile
The average declared value was about $25.74 per kg, 70% above the world average of $15.14. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saudi Arabia also exports technical textile
Saudi Arabia exported $1.2 million of technical textile in 2024 (446 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (45%), United Kingdom (30%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $557K | 45% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $370K | 30% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $186K | 15% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $42K | 3.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $30K | 2.5% |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | $13K | 1.1% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $9K | 0.7% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $7K | 0.6% |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $7K | 0.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $5K | 0.4% |
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 5911: Textile products and articles for technical uses; specified in note 7 to this chapter.
Technical textile trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of technical textile imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported technical textile worth $58.9 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import technical textile from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Japan (43%), China (21%), Germany (8%).
What is the average import price of technical textile in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $25.74 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $15.14 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export technical textile?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported technical textile worth $1.2 million in 2024, mainly to India, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates.
What is the HS code for technical textile?
Technical textile falls under HS heading 5911 (Textile products and articles for technical uses; specified in note 7 to this chapter). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading technical textile with Saudi Arabia?
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