Cigarette paper (narrow rolls) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $17.1 million of cigarette paper (narrow rolls) in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 162 countries. Value rose 55% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 98% 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 | $17.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $824K | 32 t |
| 2020 | $140K | 21 t |
| 2019 | $100K | 19 t |
| 2018 | $55K | 22 t |
| 2017 | $141K | 80 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports cigarette paper (narrow rolls) from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $9.3M | 54% |
| China | $5.0M | 30% |
| India | $596K | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $406K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $312K | 1.8% |
| Finland | $240K | 1.4% |
| Jordan | $235K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $223K | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $146K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $138K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, 42% below the world average of $3.50, 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 cigarette paper (narrow rolls) imports (HS 4813.20): 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 4813.20: Paper, cigarette: in rolls of a width not exceeding 5cm.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarette paper (narrow rolls) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported cigarette paper (narrow rolls) worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 162 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarette paper (narrow rolls) to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by China (30%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 527% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarette paper (narrow rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $3.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cigarette paper (narrow rolls) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $141 thousand in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarette paper (narrow rolls)?
The HS code for cigarette paper (narrow rolls) is subheading 4813.20. 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 4813 page.
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