Textured polyester fabric (natural) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.0 million of textured polyester fabric (natural) in 2024 (965 tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $4.0M | 965 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 569 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 512 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 474 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 639 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 210 t |
| 2018 | $808K | 161 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 211 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports textured polyester fabric (natural) from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+986% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 54% |
| Japan | $897K | 23% |
| Egypt | $422K | 11% |
| India | $319K | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $114K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $30K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.5% |
| United States | $8K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $6K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.11 per kg, close to the world average of $4.19.
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 textured polyester fabric (natural) imports (HS 5407.51): 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 5407.51: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of textured polyester fabric (natural) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported textured polyester fabric (natural) worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 965 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply textured polyester fabric (natural) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Japan (23%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 986% on the year.
What is the average import price of textured polyester fabric (natural) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.11 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textured polyester fabric (natural) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 137%. The peak was 2022 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export textured polyester fabric (natural)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured polyester fabric (natural)?
The HS code for textured polyester fabric (natural) is subheading 5407.51. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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