Coated printing paper (light weight) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $48.1 million of coated printing paper (light weight) in 2024 (65.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% 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 | $48.1M | 65.1K t |
| 2023 | $42.0M | 36.5K t |
| 2022 | $50.4M | 42.7K t |
| 2021 | $34.3M | 31.7K t |
| 2020 | $29.8M | 45.9K t |
| 2019 | $37.6M | 27.0K t |
| 2018 | $45.3M | 50.0K t |
| 2017 | $26.4M | 40.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports coated printing paper (light weight) from
Most of the value came from China (44%), India (18%), Finland (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.1M | 44% |
| India | $8.6M | 18% |
| Finland | $7.4M | 15% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 4.1% |
| Qatar | $1.5M | 3.2% |
| Slovenia | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $959K | 2% |
| Germany | $719K | 1.5% |
| France | $695K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $655K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, 35% below the world average of $1.14, 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.
Coated printing paper (light weight) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported coated printing paper (light weight) worth $377 thousand (181 tonnes). Most of it went to Sudan (43%), Bahrain (29%), Spain (19%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $163K | 43% |
| Bahrain | $110K | 29% |
| Spain | $70K | 19% |
| Malaysia | $17K | 4.4% |
| Mauritania | $12K | 3.1% |
| Qatar | $4K | 1% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia coated printing paper (light weight) imports (HS 4810.13): 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 4810.13: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (light weight) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported coated printing paper (light weight) worth $48.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (light weight) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($21.1 million), followed by India (18%) and Finland (15%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (light weight) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $1.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coated printing paper (light weight) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.4 million in 2017 to $48.1 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2022 at $50.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export coated printing paper (light weight)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $377 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Bahrain and Spain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $47.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (light weight)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (light weight) is subheading 4810.13. 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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