Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $21.6 million of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) in 2024 (18.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $21.6M | 18.6K t |
| 2023 | $18.8M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.2M | 15.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 5.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) from
The largest suppliers were India (38%), Indonesia (16%), Sweden (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+964% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.2M | 38% |
| Indonesia | $3.4M | 16% |
| Sweden | $2.3M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 11% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 6.6% |
| South Africa | $678K | 3.2% |
| China | $671K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $659K | 3.1% |
| Austria | $366K | 1.7% |
| United States | $363K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 4804.39: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) worth $21.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) to Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by Indonesia (16%) and Sweden (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 964% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $21.6 million in 2024, an increase of 289%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2)?
The HS code for light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) is subheading 4804.39. 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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