Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $4.3 million of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.7 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 | $4.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 3.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.3M | 55% |
| Italy | $755K | 18% |
| China | $367K | 8.6% |
| India | $266K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $176K | 4.2% |
| France | $134K | 3.2% |
| Portugal | $92K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $81K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $45K | 1.1% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, close to the world average of $1.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) worth $1.1 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Yemen accounted for 92% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yemen | $1.0M | 92% |
| United Arab Emirates | $60K | 5.3% |
| Jordan | $14K | 1.2% |
| Bahrain | $10K | 0.9% |
| Qatar | $7K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) imports (HS 4802.58): 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 4802.58: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing more than 150g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) to Saudi Arabia?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Italy (18%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Yemen, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2)?
The HS code for heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) is subheading 4802.58. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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