Large paper sacks and bags imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported large paper sacks and bags worth $10.6 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.2 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 | $10.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 4.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports large paper sacks and bags from
The largest suppliers were Jordan (48%), China (18%), Oman (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.00 per kg, close to the world average of $2.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Large paper sacks and bags exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported large paper sacks and bags worth $5.4 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Egypt alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+443% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia large paper sacks and bags imports (HS 4819.30): 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 4819.30: Paper and paperboard: sacks and bags of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, having a base of a width of 40cm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of large paper sacks and bags imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported large paper sacks and bags worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply large paper sacks and bags to Saudi Arabia?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by China (18%) and Oman (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of large paper sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of large paper sacks and bags to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export large paper sacks and bags?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Mauritania and Sudan. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for large paper sacks and bags?
The HS code for large paper sacks and bags is subheading 4819.30. 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 4819 page.
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