Creped kraft paper exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported creped kraft paper worth $3.1 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 52% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 203% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 489 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $788K | 648 t |
| 2020 | $89K | 56 t |
| 2019 | $134K | 96 t |
| 2018 | $292K | 982 t |
| 2017 | $1K | 0 t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, 73% below the world average of $2.36, 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.
Creped kraft paper imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of creped kraft paper by Saudi Arabia reached $1.7 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $989K | 58% |
| China | $256K | 15% |
| Italy | $143K | 8.3% |
| New Zealand | $76K | 4.4% |
| India | $58K | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $49K | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $48K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $38K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia creped kraft paper exports (HS 4808.40): 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 4808.40: Paper and paperboard: kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of creped kraft paper exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported creped kraft paper worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 91 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries buy creped kraft paper from Saudi Arabia?
Yemen was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Jordan (37%) and Palestine (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Yemen grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average export price of creped kraft paper per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $2.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of creped kraft paper from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $943 thousand a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import creped kraft paper?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, China and Italy. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for creped kraft paper?
The HS code for creped kraft paper is subheading 4808.40. 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 4808 page.
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