Heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $5.3 million of heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 73% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.0 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 | $5.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $681K | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $674K | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $317K | 423 t |
| 2017 | $113K | 72 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) from
United States alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.4M | 65% |
| Sweden | $725K | 14% |
| South Korea | $223K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $199K | 3.7% |
| China | $167K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $149K | 2.8% |
| India | $137K | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $127K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $68K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $55K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, close to the world average of $0.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) worth $290 thousand (290 tonnes). Yemen alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) imports (HS 4804.59): 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 4804.59: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in item no. 4804.5, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 174 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Sweden (14%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 455% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $113 thousand in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $290 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, Iraq and Turkey. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
The HS code for heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) is subheading 4804.59. 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 4804 page.
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