Very heavy nonwoven natural fabric exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported very heavy nonwoven natural fabric worth $10.2 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.8 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 | $10.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 907 t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports very heavy nonwoven natural fabric to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (43%), Oman (9%), Thailand (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, 55% below the world average of $5.71, 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.
Very heavy nonwoven natural fabric imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $9.0 million of very heavy nonwoven natural fabric in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 82% |
| Sweden | $183K | 2% |
| Belgium | $176K | 2% |
| United States | $152K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $125K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $119K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $110K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $107K | 1.2% |
| Slovenia | $95K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $91K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia very heavy nonwoven natural fabric exports (HS 5603.94): 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 5603.94: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of very heavy nonwoven natural fabric exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported very heavy nonwoven natural fabric worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 126 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy very heavy nonwoven natural fabric from Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Oman (9%) and Thailand (6%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average export price of very heavy nonwoven natural fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $5.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of very heavy nonwoven natural fabric from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 337%. The peak was 2022 at $13.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import very heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $9.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Sweden and Belgium. That compares with exports of $10.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for very heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
The HS code for very heavy nonwoven natural fabric is subheading 5603.94. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
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