Industrial paper and wood dryers imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial paper and wood dryers by Saudi Arabia reached $2.7 million in 2024 (272 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 1516% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% 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 | $2.7M | 272 t |
| 2023 | $165K | 15 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 151 t |
| 2021 | $921K | 79 t |
| 2020 | $136K | 6 t |
| 2019 | $71K | 13 t |
| 2018 | $391K | 68 t |
| 2017 | $221K | 12 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports industrial paper and wood dryers from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.0M | 75% |
| Germany | $409K | 15% |
| China | $213K | 8% |
| United States | $49K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.2% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.77 per kg, close to the world average of $9.28.
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 industrial paper and wood dryers imports (HS 8419.32): 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 8419.32: Dryers: for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial paper and wood dryers imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported industrial paper and wood dryers worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 272 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 137 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply industrial paper and wood dryers to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Germany (15%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial paper and wood dryers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.77 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $9.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial paper and wood dryers to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $221 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $857 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for industrial paper and wood dryers?
The HS code for industrial paper and wood dryers is subheading 8419.32. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8419 page.
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