Handbag (fibre or paperboard) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported handbag (fibre or paperboard) worth $12.8 million (817 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 55% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $12.8M | 817 t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 662 t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 502 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 387 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 486 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 543 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 747 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 359 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports handbag (fibre or paperboard) from
Turkey alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $7.2M | 56% |
| China | $2.7M | 21% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 8.6% |
| Thailand | $351K | 2.7% |
| France | $193K | 1.5% |
| India | $147K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $138K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $118K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $81K | 0.6% |
| Cambodia | $69K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.71 per kg, 25% above the world average of $12.59. 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.
Handbag (fibre or paperboard) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of handbag (fibre or paperboard) by Saudi Arabia reached $1.5 million in 2024 (71 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 76% |
| Netherlands | $82K | 5.4% |
| Bahrain | $48K | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $42K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $40K | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $29K | 1.9% |
| DR Congo | $25K | 1.7% |
| Kuwait | $14K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $14K | 0.9% |
| Yemen | $13K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia handbag (fibre or paperboard) imports (HS 4202.29): 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 4202.29: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper.
Common questions
What is the value of handbag (fibre or paperboard) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported handbag (fibre or paperboard) worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 817 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply handbag (fibre or paperboard) to Saudi Arabia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by China (21%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of handbag (fibre or paperboard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.71 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $12.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of handbag (fibre or paperboard) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, an increase of 250%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export handbag (fibre or paperboard)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Bahrain. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for handbag (fibre or paperboard)?
The HS code for handbag (fibre or paperboard) is subheading 4202.29. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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