Cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) worth $16.5 million (825 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 58% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $16.5M | 825 t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 686 t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 401 t |
| 2020 | $17.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 1.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) from
China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.2M | 86% |
| Turkey | $347K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $304K | 1.8% |
| United States | $238K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $202K | 1.2% |
| India | $144K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $134K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $129K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $125K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $118K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.06 per kg, 65% above the world average of $12.13. 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.
Cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) by Saudi Arabia reached $601 thousand in 2024 (73 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (28%), Singapore (23%), Italy (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $166K | 28% |
| Singapore | $140K | 23% |
| Italy | $108K | 18% |
| Malaysia | $78K | 13% |
| Uganda | $37K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $6K | 1% |
| United States | $6K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $6K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) imports (HS 4202.99): 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 4202.99: Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper.
Common questions
What is the value of cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 825 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 995% on the year.
What is the average import price of cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.06 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $12.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2020 at $17.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $601 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Italy. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other)?
The HS code for cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) is subheading 4202.99. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
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