Coated printing paper sheets (light) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated printing paper sheets (light) by Saudi Arabia reached $4.5 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 177 countries. Value rose 57% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $4.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 673 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 514 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 4.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports coated printing paper sheets (light) from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (45%), China (25%), United Arab Emirates (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.0M | 45% |
| China | $1.1M | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $351K | 7.8% |
| Australia | $272K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $262K | 5.8% |
| South Korea | $239K | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $174K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $24K | 0.5% |
| United States | $12K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 61% below the world average of $1.68, 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 sheets (light) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.4 million of coated printing paper sheets (light) in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Jordan accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $1.4M | 99% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.8% |
| Bahrain | $11K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia coated printing paper sheets (light) imports (HS 4810.14): 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 4810.14: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sheets, sides 435mm or less by 297mm or less, unfolded,.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper sheets (light) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported coated printing paper sheets (light) worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 177 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper sheets (light) to Saudi Arabia?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (25%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 12 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper sheets (light) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $1.68 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 sheets (light) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2021 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export coated printing paper sheets (light)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper sheets (light)?
The HS code for coated printing paper sheets (light) is subheading 4810.14. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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