Coated printing paper (other sizes) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported coated printing paper (other sizes) worth $43.7 million (43.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 32% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $43.7M | 43.4K t |
| 2023 | $33.0M | 30.2K t |
| 2022 | $43.7M | 41.5K t |
| 2021 | $47.7M | 52.8K t |
| 2020 | $21.8M | 31.5K t |
| 2019 | $35.0M | 49.9K t |
| 2018 | $45.0M | 60.1K t |
| 2017 | $42.4M | 62.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports coated printing paper (other sizes) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.2M | 51% |
| South Korea | $10.0M | 23% |
| Indonesia | $3.7M | 8.5% |
| India | $3.0M | 6.8% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $873K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $628K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $454K | 1% |
| Singapore | $288K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $189K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated printing paper (other sizes) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of coated printing paper (other sizes) by Saudi Arabia reached $490 thousand in 2024 (596 tonnes). Iraq alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia coated printing paper (other sizes) imports (HS 4810.19): 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 4810.19: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sides exceeding 435mm and 297mm, unfolded, sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (other sizes) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported coated printing paper (other sizes) worth $43.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (other sizes) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($22.2 million), followed by South Korea (23%) and Indonesia (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (other sizes) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.12 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 (other sizes) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.4 million in 2017 to $43.7 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $47.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export coated printing paper (other sizes)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $490 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Bahrain and Sudan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $43.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (other sizes)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (other sizes) is subheading 4810.19. 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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