Women's cotton knit briefs imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of women's cotton knit briefs by Saudi Arabia reached $27.2 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $36.7 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 | $27.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $26.4M | 940 t |
| 2022 | $36.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $31.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $22.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $32.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $20.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $20.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports women's cotton knit briefs from
The largest suppliers were Bangladesh (29%), China (29%), India (26%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $8.0M | 29% |
| China | $7.9M | 29% |
| India | $7.2M | 26% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| Egypt | $928K | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $811K | 3% |
| Sri Lanka | $487K | 1.8% |
| United States | $217K | 0.8% |
| Cambodia | $111K | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | $95K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.13 per kg, 29% below the world average of $22.61, 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.
Women's cotton knit briefs exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of women's cotton knit briefs by Saudi Arabia reached $12.6 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $10.5M | 83% |
| Kuwait | $2.0M | 16% |
| Qatar | $84K | 0.7% |
| Georgia | $42K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $6K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia women's cotton knit briefs imports (HS 6108.21): 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 6108.21: Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's cotton knit briefs imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported women's cotton knit briefs worth $27.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's cotton knit briefs to Saudi Arabia?
Bangladesh was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by China (29%) and India (26%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's cotton knit briefs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.13 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $22.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's cotton knit briefs to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.7 million in 2017 to $27.2 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $36.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export women's cotton knit briefs?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $12.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $14.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's cotton knit briefs?
The HS code for women's cotton knit briefs is subheading 6108.21. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6108 page.
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