Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) by Saudi Arabia reached $3.5 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.4 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 | $3.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 5.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) from
India alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 54% |
| China | $1.2M | 35% |
| Germany | $115K | 3.3% |
| United States | $96K | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $59K | 1.7% |
| Croatia | $34K | 1% |
| Australia | $28K | 0.8% |
| New Zealand | $22K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $14K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, close to the world average of $0.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) by Saudi Arabia reached $1.8 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $1.3M | 72% |
| United States | $299K | 17% |
| Canada | $72K | 4.1% |
| Qatar | $32K | 1.8% |
| Mexico | $28K | 1.6% |
| Bahrain | $23K | 1.3% |
| Guatemala | $21K | 1.2% |
| Senegal | $12K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) imports (HS 4804.51): 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 4804.51: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, unbleached, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 144 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (35%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Croatia grew fastest among the top ten, up 466% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United States and Canada. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
The HS code for heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) is subheading 4804.51. 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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