Blank paper labels imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of blank paper labels by Saudi Arabia reached $7.8 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $11.6 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 | $7.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 998 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 980 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports blank paper labels from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Italy (16%), Sri Lanka (9%). Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 47% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 16% |
| Sri Lanka | $740K | 9.4% |
| United States | $393K | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $279K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $269K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $252K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $202K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $147K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $87K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.82 per kg, 46% below the world average of $5.27, 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.
Blank paper labels exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported blank paper labels worth $225 thousand (34 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Jordan accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia blank paper labels imports (HS 4821.90): 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 4821.90: Paper and paperboard: labels of all kinds, unprinted.
Common questions
What is the value of blank paper labels imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported blank paper labels worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply blank paper labels to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Sri Lanka (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of blank paper labels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.82 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $5.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of blank paper labels to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2020 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export blank paper labels?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $225 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for blank paper labels?
The HS code for blank paper labels is subheading 4821.90. 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 4821 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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