Kraft and corrugated cardboard waste exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported kraft and corrugated cardboard waste worth $22.5 million (119.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 87% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $31.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.5M | 119.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 74.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 27.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 20.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 31.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 23.1K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 77.0K t |
| 2017 | $31.0M | 131.4K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports kraft and corrugated cardboard waste to
India alone took 89% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $20.1M | 89% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 8.6% |
| Malaysia | $227K | 1% |
| Sri Lanka | $108K | 0.5% |
| Nigeria | $66K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $51K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $45K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $29K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, close to the world average of $0.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Kraft and corrugated cardboard waste imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of kraft and corrugated cardboard waste by Saudi Arabia reached $5.5 million in 2024 (18.9 thousand tonnes). United States alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.4M | 62% |
| Brazil | $799K | 15% |
| Guatemala | $655K | 12% |
| Italy | $334K | 6.1% |
| Poland | $158K | 2.9% |
| Finland | $101K | 1.8% |
| Saint Lucia | $18K | 0.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $14K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia kraft and corrugated cardboard waste exports (HS 4707.10): 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 4707.10: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft and corrugated cardboard waste exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported kraft and corrugated cardboard waste worth $22.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 142 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries buy kraft and corrugated cardboard waste from Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($20.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (9%) and Malaysia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average export price of kraft and corrugated cardboard waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of kraft and corrugated cardboard waste from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $31.0 million in 2017 to $22.5 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2017 at $31.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import kraft and corrugated cardboard waste?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Brazil and Guatemala. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft and corrugated cardboard waste?
The HS code for kraft and corrugated cardboard waste is subheading 4707.10. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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