Textured polyester yarn imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $8.7 million of textured polyester yarn in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $11.3 million.
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 | $8.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 5.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports textured polyester yarn from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 54% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 24% |
| India | $1.5M | 17% |
| South Korea | $406K | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $28K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $26K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $24K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.2% |
| United States | $14K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.58 per kg, 50% above the world average of $1.72. 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.
Textured polyester yarn exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported textured polyester yarn worth $8.2 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Australia (50%), Yemen (25%), New Zealand (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $4.1M | 50% |
| Yemen | $2.0M | 25% |
| New Zealand | $1.2M | 15% |
| Jordan | $326K | 4% |
| Singapore | $219K | 2.7% |
| United States | $178K | 2.2% |
| Bahrain | $99K | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $25K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia textured polyester yarn imports (HS 5402.33): 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 5402.33: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of textured polyester yarn imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported textured polyester yarn worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply textured polyester yarn to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Turkey (23%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 526% on the year.
What is the average import price of textured polyester yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.58 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $1.72 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 yarn to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2020 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export textured polyester yarn?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Yemen and New Zealand. That compares with imports of $8.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for textured polyester yarn?
The HS code for textured polyester yarn is subheading 5402.33. 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 5402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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