Bleached kraft sack paper imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported bleached kraft sack paper worth $16.9 million (21.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $16.9M | 21.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 13.1K t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 14.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 2.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports bleached kraft sack paper from
Most of the value came from China (25%), India (19%), Finland (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+610% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 25% |
| India | $3.2M | 19% |
| Finland | $2.2M | 13% |
| Sweden | $1.7M | 10% |
| United States | $1.0M | 6.2% |
| Indonesia | $956K | 5.7% |
| Spain | $763K | 4.5% |
| Czech Republic | $480K | 2.9% |
| Slovakia | $439K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $338K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.17, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia bleached kraft sack paper imports (HS 4804.29): 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 4804.29: Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached kraft sack paper imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported bleached kraft sack paper worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 167 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached kraft sack paper to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by India (19%) and Finland (13%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 610% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached kraft sack paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bleached kraft sack paper to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, an increase of 595%. The peak was 2022 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft sack paper?
The HS code for bleached kraft sack paper is subheading 4804.29. 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.
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