Bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) worth $117.0 million (163.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 96% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $117.0M | 163.6K t |
| 2023 | $59.6M | 108.3K t |
| 2022 | $61.7M | 103.6K t |
| 2021 | $37.7M | 53.7K t |
| 2020 | $29.2M | 68.6K t |
| 2019 | $27.2M | 46.9K t |
| 2018 | $25.9M | 40.9K t |
| 2017 | $33.7M | 67.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (50%), Brazil (15%), Chile (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $58.0M | 50% |
| Brazil | $17.1M | 15% |
| Chile | $11.8M | 10% |
| South Africa | $6.6M | 5.6% |
| United States | $6.0M | 5.2% |
| Sweden | $4.4M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $3.3M | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $1.9M | 1.6% |
| Uruguay | $1.1M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, 24% above the world average of $0.58. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 4703.29: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) worth $117.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 163.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 121 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 96% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) to Saudi Arabia?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($58.0 million), followed by Brazil (15%) and Chile (10%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 808% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.7 million in 2017 to $117.0 million in 2024, an increase of 247%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $49.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft pulp (hardwood)?
The HS code for bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) is subheading 4703.29. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4703 page.
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