Coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) by Saudi Arabia reached $7.5 million in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.1 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 | $7.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 4.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 64% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 15% |
| Finland | $922K | 12% |
| Germany | $218K | 2.9% |
| Jordan | $104K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $86K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $55K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $50K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $40K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, close to the world average of $0.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 4810.22: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibres, for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, light-weight coated paper, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by South Korea (15%) and Finland (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 305% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 178%. The peak was 2022 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (mechanical fiber)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) is subheading 4810.22. 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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