Light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $16.0 million of light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) in 2024 (17.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $16.0M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 16.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 15.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 20.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.8M | 19.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.0M | 26.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 13.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (27%), Spain (19%), India (19%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $4.3M | 27% |
| Spain | $3.1M | 19% |
| India | $3.1M | 19% |
| China | $1.4M | 9% |
| Slovenia | $695K | 4.4% |
| Poland | $653K | 4.1% |
| Russia | $468K | 2.9% |
| Finland | $344K | 2.2% |
| France | $307K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $299K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $1.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) by Saudi Arabia reached $377 thousand in 2024 (540 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 51% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $193K | 51% |
| Pakistan | $164K | 43% |
| Malaysia | $21K | 5.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imports (HS 4804.31): 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 4804.31: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, unbleached, 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 unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) to Saudi Arabia?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Spain (19%) and India (19%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2023 at $18.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $377 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Pakistan and Malaysia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $15.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2)?
The HS code for light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) is subheading 4804.31. 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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