Light printing paper (under 40g/m2) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light printing paper (under 40g/m2) by Saudi Arabia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 165% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.5 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 | $2.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $937K | 566 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 953 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 1.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports light printing paper (under 40g/m2) from
Thailand alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.8M | 74% |
| Germany | $363K | 15% |
| Egypt | $95K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $45K | 1.8% |
| India | $25K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 0.9% |
| China | $22K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $21K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 23% below the world average of $1.72, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia light printing paper (under 40g/m2) imports (HS 4802.54): 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 4802.54: 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 less than 40g/m2, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of light printing paper (under 40g/m2) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported light printing paper (under 40g/m2) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 165% on 2023.
Which countries supply light printing paper (under 40g/m2) to Saudi Arabia?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Egypt (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 656% on the year.
What is the average import price of light printing paper (under 40g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $1.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of light printing paper (under 40g/m2) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for light printing paper (under 40g/m2)?
The HS code for light printing paper (under 40g/m2) is subheading 4802.54. 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.
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