Bleached paper waste exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $11.4 million of bleached paper waste in 2024 (48.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 107% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
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 | $11.4M | 48.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 21.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $453K | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $253K | 951 t |
| 2018 | $488K | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 10.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports bleached paper waste to
India alone took 99% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $11.3M | 99% |
| Italy | $46K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $30K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.29, 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 paper waste imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $3.8 million of bleached paper waste in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.2M | 83% |
| Canada | $307K | 8% |
| Italy | $127K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $117K | 3.1% |
| India | $66K | 1.7% |
| China | $33K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia bleached paper waste exports (HS 4707.20): 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 4707.20: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached paper waste exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported bleached paper waste worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 105 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 107% on 2023.
Which countries buy bleached paper waste from Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by Italy (0%) and Pakistan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average export price of bleached paper waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bleached paper waste from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 321%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import bleached paper waste?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Canada and Italy. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached paper waste?
The HS code for bleached paper waste is subheading 4707.20. 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 4707 page.
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