Coated printing paper (heavyweight) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported coated printing paper (heavyweight) worth $66.6 million (72.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $94.1 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 | $66.6M | 72.3K t |
| 2023 | $59.5M | 70.4K t |
| 2022 | $94.1M | 80.8K t |
| 2021 | $65.3M | 74.7K t |
| 2020 | $39.4M | 56.0K t |
| 2019 | $59.1M | 53.4K t |
| 2018 | $39.4M | 52.3K t |
| 2017 | $43.9M | 63.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports coated printing paper (heavyweight) from
Most of the value came from Brazil (31%), Finland (30%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $20.5M | 31% |
| Finland | $19.9M | 30% |
| China | $12.9M | 19% |
| Egypt | $4.1M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 5.1% |
| India | $2.2M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $692K | 1% |
| Sweden | $648K | 1% |
| Austria | $610K | 0.9% |
| Slovenia | $322K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated printing paper (heavyweight) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of coated printing paper (heavyweight) by Saudi Arabia reached $299 thousand in 2024 (158 tonnes). Most of it went to Yemen (14%), Russia (13%), Indonesia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+392% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $41K | 14% |
| Russia | $40K | 13% |
| Indonesia | $34K | 11% |
| Canada | $31K | 10% |
| Malaysia | $27K | 8.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26K | 8.8% |
| Egypt | $25K | 8.4% |
| Mauritius | $22K | 7.4% |
| Oman | $18K | 5.9% |
| Bahrain | $15K | 5.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia coated printing paper (heavyweight) imports (HS 4810.29): 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 4810.29: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding light-weight paper), for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (heavyweight) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported coated printing paper (heavyweight) worth $66.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 72.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 193 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (heavyweight) to Saudi Arabia?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($20.5 million), followed by Finland (30%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 295% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (heavyweight) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated printing paper (heavyweight) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.9 million in 2017 to $66.6 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $94.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export coated printing paper (heavyweight)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $299 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Russia and Indonesia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $66.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (heavyweight)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (heavyweight) is subheading 4810.29. 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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