Carbon paper and transfer paper imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported carbon paper and transfer paper worth $3.1 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.9 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 | $3.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 2.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports carbon paper and transfer paper from
The largest suppliers were Finland (32%), Indonesia (28%), South Korea (20%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $1.0M | 32% |
| Indonesia | $890K | 29% |
| South Korea | $623K | 20% |
| China | $368K | 12% |
| Slovenia | $104K | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $67K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $34K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 40% below the world average of $1.80, 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 carbon paper and transfer paper imports (HS 4809.90): 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 4809.90: Paper: carbon 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.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon paper and transfer paper imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported carbon paper and transfer paper worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon paper and transfer paper to Saudi Arabia?
Finland was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Indonesia (28%) and South Korea (20%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon paper and transfer paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $1.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon paper and transfer paper to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon paper and transfer paper?
The HS code for carbon paper and transfer paper is subheading 4809.90. 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 4809 page.
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