Gummed and adhesive paper imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported gummed and adhesive paper worth $20.3 million (6.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 198 countries for imports of this product. That is 70% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $20.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 375 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 748 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 839 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports gummed and adhesive paper from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.1M | 80% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| India | $314K | 1.6% |
| Luxembourg | $307K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $259K | 1.3% |
| Slovenia | $219K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $133K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $108K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $101K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.26 per kg, close to the world average of $3.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gummed and adhesive paper exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of gummed and adhesive paper by Saudi Arabia reached $814 thousand in 2024 (253 tonnes). Jordan alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $644K | 79% |
| Kuwait | $82K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 5.1% |
| Palestine | $28K | 3.5% |
| Bahrain | $12K | 1.4% |
| Angola | $5K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia gummed and adhesive paper imports (HS 4811.49): 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 4811.49: Paper and paperboard: gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesive), in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of gummed and adhesive paper imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported gummed and adhesive paper worth $20.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 198 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply gummed and adhesive paper to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (6%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average import price of gummed and adhesive paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.26 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gummed and adhesive paper to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $20.3 million in 2024, an increase of 692%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export gummed and adhesive paper?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $814 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $19.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for gummed and adhesive paper?
The HS code for gummed and adhesive paper is subheading 4811.49. 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 4811 page.
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