Textile finishing and coating machinery exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported textile finishing and coating machinery worth $34.2 million (194 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 116 countries. That is 76821% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 193% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34.2M | 194 t |
| 2023 | $45K | 3 t |
| 2022 | $50K | 9 t |
| 2021 | $27K | 8 t |
| 2020 | $12K | 5 t |
| 2019 | $5K | 3 t |
| 2018 | $10K | 5 t |
| 2017 | $19K | 3 t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $176.72 per kg, 1140% above the world average of $14.25. 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.
Textile finishing and coating machinery imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $18.3 million of textile finishing and coating machinery in 2024 (523 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Japan alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $13.6M | 74% |
| China | $1.7M | 9.2% |
| Italy | $913K | 5% |
| Taiwan | $473K | 2.6% |
| United States | $350K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $252K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $241K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $212K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $135K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $115K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia textile finishing and coating machinery exports (HS 8451.80): 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 8451.80: Machinery: for wringing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles: for applying paste to base fabric used in manufacture of floor coverings.
Common questions
What is the value of textile finishing and coating machinery exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported textile finishing and coating machinery worth $34.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 194 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 116 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports.
Which countries buy textile finishing and coating machinery from Saudi Arabia?
Poland was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($34.2 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and Sudan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of textile finishing and coating machinery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $176.72 per kg in 2024, 1140% above the world average of $14.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of textile finishing and coating machinery from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18 thousand in 2017 to $34.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import textile finishing and coating machinery?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $18.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, China and Italy. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile finishing and coating machinery?
The HS code for textile finishing and coating machinery is subheading 8451.80. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8451 page.
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