🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of carbon and copy paper: 2024 trade data
Imports of carbon and copy paper by Saudi Arabia reached $12.5 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $23.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of carbon and copy paper by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.5M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $21.9M | 15.5K t |
| 2020 | $17.5M | 11.8K t |
| 2019 | $21.5M | 13.8K t |
| 2018 | $23.3M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 12.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports carbon and copy paper from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (45%), China (16%), Thailand (9%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $5.7M | 45% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.0M | 16% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $1.1M | 8.9% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $1.0M | 8.1% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $623K | 5% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $481K | 3.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $443K | 3.6% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $328K | 2.6% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $266K | 2.1% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $168K | 1.4% |
Types of carbon and copy paper under HS 4809
| 4809.20 | Paper: self-copy paper, whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets | 75% |
| 4809.90 | Paper: carbon paper and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or… | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4809.
Average import price of carbon and copy paper
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.81, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4809: Carbon paper, self copy paper, and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets.
Carbon and copy paper trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of carbon and copy paper imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported carbon and copy paper worth $12.5 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import carbon and copy paper from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Indonesia (45%), China (16%), Thailand (9%).
What is the average import price of carbon and copy paper in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.81 per kg.
What is the HS code for carbon and copy paper?
Carbon and copy paper falls under HS heading 4809 (Carbon paper, self copy paper, and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicato). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading carbon and copy paper with Saudi Arabia?
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