Greaseproof paper imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $9.9 million of greaseproof paper in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $9.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 1.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports greaseproof paper from
Most of the value came from China (26%), Czech Republic (17%), Indonesia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 26% |
| Czech Republic | $1.7M | 17% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $991K | 10% |
| Finland | $780K | 7.9% |
| France | $521K | 5.2% |
| Norway | $445K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $308K | 3.1% |
| India | $268K | 2.7% |
| United States | $248K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, close to the world average of $2.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia greaseproof paper imports (HS 4806.20): 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 4806.20: Paper: greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of greaseproof paper imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported greaseproof paper worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply greaseproof paper to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the Czech Republic (17%) and Indonesia (15%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of greaseproof paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of greaseproof paper to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 181%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for greaseproof paper?
The HS code for greaseproof paper is subheading 4806.20. 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 4806 page.
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