Small paper sacks and bags exports from Oman: data, top buyers and prices
Oman exported $12.9 million of small paper sacks and bags in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.7 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 | $12.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $21.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $23.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.6M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 10.5K t |
Where Oman exports small paper sacks and bags to
Saudi Arabia alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.5M | 58% |
| Qatar | $2.8M | 22% |
| Mauritius | $2.2M | 17% |
| Bahrain | $417K | 3.2% |
| Philippines | $2K | 0% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Kazakhstan | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.11 per kg, 27% below the world average of $2.90, 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.
Small paper sacks and bags imports to Oman
Imports of small paper sacks and bags by Oman reached $5.0 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (50%), Lebanon (25%), Saudi Arabia (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 50% |
| Lebanon | $1.3M | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $371K | 7.4% |
| India | $217K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $202K | 4% |
| Kuwait | $138K | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $108K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $89K | 1.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $55K | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $34K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Oman?
The shipment records behind Oman small paper sacks and bags exports (HS 4819.40): 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 4819.40: Paper and paperboard: sacks and bags, including cones, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, having a base width less than 40cm.
Common questions
What is the value of small paper sacks and bags exported by Oman?
Oman exported small paper sacks and bags worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy small paper sacks and bags from Oman?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Qatar (22%) and Mauritius (17%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average export price of small paper sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.11 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $2.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of small paper sacks and bags from Oman changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $23.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.7 million a year.
Does Oman also import small paper sacks and bags?
Yes. Oman imported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. On balance Oman is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for small paper sacks and bags?
The HS code for small paper sacks and bags is subheading 4819.40. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4819 page.
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