Bleached kraft linerboard imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported bleached kraft linerboard worth $20.0 million (30.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $44.8 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 | $20.0M | 30.4K t |
| 2023 | $25.3M | 30.6K t |
| 2022 | $44.8M | 49.9K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 25.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 12.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports bleached kraft linerboard from
Spain alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $10.3M | 52% |
| France | $2.9M | 15% |
| Sweden | $1.5M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 7.3% |
| Indonesia | $862K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $598K | 3% |
| United States | $411K | 2.1% |
| Russia | $323K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $309K | 1.5% |
| India | $299K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.83, 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.
Bleached kraft linerboard exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported bleached kraft linerboard worth $1.6 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Yemen alone took 71% of it.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia bleached kraft linerboard imports (HS 4804.19): 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 4804.19: Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached kraft linerboard imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported bleached kraft linerboard worth $20.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached kraft linerboard to Saudi Arabia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by France (15%) and Sweden (7%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 217% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached kraft linerboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bleached kraft linerboard to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $20.0 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. The peak was 2022 at $44.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export bleached kraft linerboard?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Nicaragua and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $18.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft linerboard?
The HS code for bleached kraft linerboard is subheading 4804.19. 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 4804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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