Unbleached synthetic warp knit imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $19.3 million of unbleached synthetic warp knit in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 157 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $19.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $21.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $21.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 928 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 358 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 293 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports unbleached synthetic warp knit from
Japan alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $13.2M | 68% |
| United States | $5.0M | 26% |
| China | $608K | 3.1% |
| France | $269K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $81K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $79K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $75K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.60 per kg, 181% above the world average of $5.20. 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia unbleached synthetic warp knit imports (HS 6005.36): 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 6005.36: Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, bleached or unbleached.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached synthetic warp knit imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported unbleached synthetic warp knit worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 157 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached synthetic warp knit to Saudi Arabia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by the United States (26%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached synthetic warp knit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.60 per kg in 2024, 181% above the world average of $5.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached synthetic warp knit to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024, an increase of 445%. The peak was 2023 at $21.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached synthetic warp knit?
The HS code for unbleached synthetic warp knit is subheading 6005.36. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6005 page.
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