Very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $18.5 million (8.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $18.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $16.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $18.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $19.6M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $17.2M | 8.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.2M | 66% |
| India | $2.4M | 13% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 6% |
| France | $789K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $748K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $325K | 1.8% |
| United States | $247K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $114K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $109K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $80K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.08 per kg, 62% below the world average of $5.53, 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 synthetic fabric exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $4.4 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ghana (34%), Guatemala (15%), China (7%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $1.5M | 34% |
| Guatemala | $649K | 15% |
| China | $315K | 7.2% |
| Indonesia | $295K | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $248K | 5.6% |
| Morocco | $246K | 5.6% |
| Curaçao | $216K | 4.9% |
| Brazil | $163K | 3.7% |
| Poland | $151K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $101K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric imports (HS 5603.14): 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 5603.14: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $18.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by India (13%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 706% on the year.
What is the average import price of very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.08 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $5.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.2 million in 2017 to $18.5 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $19.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Guatemala and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The HS code for very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric is subheading 5603.14. 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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