🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of greaseproof and parchment paper: 2024 trade data
Saudi Arabia imported $14.4 million of greaseproof and parchment paper in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of greaseproof and parchment paper by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 2.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports greaseproof and parchment paper from
The largest suppliers were China (20%), India (18%), Czech Republic (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.9M | 20% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.6M | 18% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $1.7M | 12% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $1.5M | 10% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $991K | 6.9% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $987K | 6.9% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $780K | 5.4% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $644K | 4.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $552K | 3.8% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $445K | 3.1% |
Types of greaseproof and parchment paper under HS 4806
| 4806.20 | Paper: greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheets | 69% |
| 4806.40 | Paper: glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets | 26% |
| 4806.10 | Paper: vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheets | 3.3% |
| 4806.30 | Paper: tracing papers, in rolls or sheets | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4806.
Average import price of greaseproof and parchment paper
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, close to the world average of $1.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4806: Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets.
Greaseproof and parchment paper trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of greaseproof and parchment paper imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported greaseproof and parchment paper worth $14.4 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import greaseproof and parchment paper from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (20%), India (18%), Czech Republic (12%).
What is the average import price of greaseproof and parchment paper in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.92 per kg.
What is the HS code for greaseproof and parchment paper?
Greaseproof and parchment paper falls under HS heading 4806 (Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading greaseproof and parchment paper with Saudi Arabia?
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