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Saudi Arabia: Primary Fiber Crops Market 2025

Primary Fiber Crops Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Saudi primary fiber crops market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Primary Fiber Crops Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, primary fiber crops production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Primary Fiber Crops Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, shipments abroad of fiber crops (primary) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous descent. The smallest decline of X% was in 2021. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, primary fiber crops exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a sharp reduction. The smallest decline of X% was in 2021. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Angola (X tons) was the main destination for primary fiber crops exports from Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, primary fiber crops exports to Angola exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold.

From 2018 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Angola was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for fiber crops (primary) exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2018 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average primary fiber crops export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a sharp reduction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Angola amounted to $X per ton.

From 2018 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (X%).

Primary Fiber Crops Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fiber crops (primary) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, primary fiber crops imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kenya (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and India (X kg) were the main suppliers of primary fiber crops imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Kenya ($X), Tanzania ($X) and India ($X) were the largest primary fiber crops suppliers to Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average primary fiber crops import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, primary fiber crops import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for fiber crops (primary) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, India and Bangladesh, with a combined 56% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Pakistan, Turkey, the United States, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, France, Indonesia and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 31%.

What are the largest producers of fiber crops (primary) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were India, China and the United States, together accounting for 56% of global production. Brazil, Bangladesh, Pakistan, France, Turkey, Uzbekistan and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

What are the leading suppliers of fiber crops (primary) to Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, the largest primary fiber crops suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Turkey, Poland and India, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of fiber crops (primary) from Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, the Netherlands remains the key foreign market for primary fiber crops exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 651% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Thailand, with a 194% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 132% share.

What is the average export price for fiber crops (primary) in Saudi Arabia?

In 2020, the average primary fiber crops export price amounted to $2,798 per ton, rising by 62% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for fiber crops (primary) in Saudi Arabia?

In 2020, the average primary fiber crops import price amounted to $3,031 per ton, growing by 53% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the primary fiber crops market in Saudi Arabia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 767 - Cotton Lint
FCL 328 - [Seed Cotton]
FCL 773 - Flax fibre and tow
FCL 777 - Hemp fibre and tow
FCL 780 - Jute
FCL 782 - Jute-like fibres
FCL 809 - Abaca manila hemp
FCL 800 - Agave fibres nes
FCL 310 -
FCL 821 - Fibre crops nes
FCL 788 - Ramie
FCL 789 - Sisal

Country coverage:

Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024