Wool scarves and shawls imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $3.5 million of wool scarves and shawls in 2024 (430 tonnes). Value rose 35% 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 | $3.5M | 430 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 17 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 322 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 268 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 41 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 135 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 222 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 37 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports wool scarves and shawls from
India alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+317% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 57% |
| China | $619K | 18% |
| Italy | $364K | 10% |
| France | $128K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $78K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $58K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $38K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $25K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.13 per kg, 97% below the world average of $238.86, 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.
Wool scarves and shawls exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of wool scarves and shawls by Saudi Arabia reached $2.3 million in 2024 (34 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 96% |
| Malaysia | $27K | 1.2% |
| Bahrain | $14K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $12K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.3% |
| Sudan | $3K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia wool scarves and shawls imports (HS 6214.20): 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 6214.20: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of wool scarves and shawls imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported wool scarves and shawls worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 430 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply wool scarves and shawls to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (18%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 388% on the year.
What is the average import price of wool scarves and shawls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.13 per kg in 2024, 97% below the world average of $238.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wool scarves and shawls to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export wool scarves and shawls?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wool scarves and shawls?
The HS code for wool scarves and shawls is subheading 6214.20. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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