Textured polypropylene yarn exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported textured polypropylene yarn worth $8.2 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 73 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 118% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.0 million.
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 | $8.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 5.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports textured polypropylene yarn to
The largest buyer markets were Sudan (45%), Australia (18%), India (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+878% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $3.7M | 45% |
| Australia | $1.5M | 18% |
| India | $613K | 7.5% |
| Pakistan | $463K | 5.7% |
| Bangladesh | $410K | 5% |
| Tunisia | $291K | 3.6% |
| Djibouti | $250K | 3.1% |
| United States | $218K | 2.7% |
| New Zealand | $138K | 1.7% |
| Georgia | $115K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, 30% below the world average of $2.67, 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.
Textured polypropylene yarn imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported textured polypropylene yarn worth $759 thousand (236 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $605K | 80% |
| India | $146K | 19% |
| United States | $5K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia textured polypropylene yarn exports (HS 5402.34): 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 5402.34: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polypropylene, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of textured polypropylene yarn exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported textured polypropylene yarn worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 73 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 118% on 2023.
Which countries buy textured polypropylene yarn from Saudi Arabia?
Sudan was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Australia (18%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 878% on the year.
What is the average export price of textured polypropylene yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $2.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of textured polypropylene yarn from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import textured polypropylene yarn?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $759 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured polypropylene yarn?
The HS code for textured polypropylene yarn is subheading 5402.34. 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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