Coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) by Saudi Arabia reached $9.1 million in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 50% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $27.0 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 | $9.1M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $22.5M | 18.2K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $27.0M | 26.1K t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 22.0K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 21.1K t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 21.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+294% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.4M | 71% |
| Chile | $777K | 8.5% |
| Indonesia | $679K | 7.4% |
| Sweden | $435K | 4.8% |
| Brazil | $334K | 3.7% |
| United States | $233K | 2.6% |
| New Zealand | $153K | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | $79K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, 35% below the world average of $1.05, 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?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) imports (HS 4810.32): 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 4810.32: Kraft paper and paperboard: uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres, weight more than 150g/m2, for non-graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Chile (9%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $1.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2020 at $27.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic)?
The HS code for coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) is subheading 4810.32. 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 4810 page.
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