Handmade paper imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported handmade paper worth $2.5 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.7 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 | $2.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $456K | 291 t |
| 2019 | $637K | 370 t |
| 2018 | $134K | 59 t |
| 2017 | $226K | 85 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports handmade paper from
One supplier dominates: Kuwait accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.2M | 50% |
| China | $744K | 30% |
| India | $162K | 6.6% |
| Indonesia | $87K | 3.5% |
| France | $77K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $37K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $35K | 1.4% |
| United States | $34K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $11K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, 39% below the world average of $2.19, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 handmade paper imports (HS 4802.10): 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 4802.10: Hand-made paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of handmade paper imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported handmade paper worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 198 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply handmade paper to Saudi Arabia?
Kuwait was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (30%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 300% on the year.
What is the average import price of handmade paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $2.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of handmade paper to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $226 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 997%. The peak was 2022 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for handmade paper?
The HS code for handmade paper is subheading 4802.10. 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 4802 page.
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