Filter paper and paperboard imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.2 million of filter paper and paperboard in 2024 (365 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.0 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 | $2.2M | 365 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 335 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 257 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 225 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 398 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 749 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 714 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 255 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports filter paper and paperboard from
Spain alone supplied 80% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.7M | 80% |
| China | $214K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $52K | 2.4% |
| United States | $40K | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $26K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $22K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.6% |
| India | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.92 per kg, 67% above the world average of $3.54. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia filter paper and paperboard imports (HS 4805.40): 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 4805.40: Paper and paperboard: filter paper and paperboard, uncoated, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of filter paper and paperboard imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported filter paper and paperboard worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 365 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply filter paper and paperboard to Saudi Arabia?
Spain was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (10%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 811% on the year.
What is the average import price of filter paper and paperboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.92 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $3.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of filter paper and paperboard to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2018 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for filter paper and paperboard?
The HS code for filter paper and paperboard is subheading 4805.40. 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 4805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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