Fibreboard (low density) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $14.4 million of fibreboard (low density) in 2024 (16.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 38% more than in 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 | $14.4M | 16.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 11.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 13.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports fibreboard (low density) from
Most of the value came from Poland (46%), Norway (31%), India (20%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $6.7M | 46% |
| Norway | $4.5M | 31% |
| India | $2.9M | 20% |
| China | $79K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $46K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $44K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $42K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $30K | 0.2% |
| United States | $28K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, close to the world average of $0.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fibreboard (low density) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $3.7 million of fibreboard (low density) in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Kuwait (39%), United Arab Emirates (28%), Oman (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia fibreboard (low density) imports (HS 4411.94): 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 4411.94: Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density not exceeding 0.5g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances.
Common questions
What is the value of fibreboard (low density) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported fibreboard (low density) worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 180 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply fibreboard (low density) to Saudi Arabia?
Poland was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Norway (31%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average import price of fibreboard (low density) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fibreboard (low density) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export fibreboard (low density)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fibreboard (low density)?
The HS code for fibreboard (low density) is subheading 4411.94. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4411 page.
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