Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $20.6 million of mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) in 2024 (24.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $60.3 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 | $20.6M | 24.9K t |
| 2023 | $25.0M | 23.3K t |
| 2022 | $38.8M | 33.8K t |
| 2021 | $60.3M | 55.0K t |
| 2020 | $897K | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 14.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) from
The largest suppliers were China (19%), Russia (18%), United Arab Emirates (16%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+624% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 19% |
| Russia | $3.7M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.4M | 16% |
| Indonesia | $2.1M | 10% |
| Sweden | $1.7M | 8.4% |
| Tunisia | $1.3M | 6.5% |
| Algeria | $931K | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $775K | 3.8% |
| France | $659K | 3.2% |
| India | $392K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, close to the world average of $0.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) worth $10.7 million (20.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Jordan (39%), Algeria (16%), Yemen (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $4.2M | 39% |
| Algeria | $1.7M | 16% |
| Yemen | $1.4M | 13% |
| Egypt | $866K | 8.1% |
| Syria | $684K | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $366K | 3.4% |
| Kuwait | $278K | 2.6% |
| Tunisia | $232K | 2.2% |
| Djibouti | $206K | 1.9% |
| Kenya | $160K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) imports (HS 4802.61): 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 4802.61: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) worth $20.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Russia (18%) and the United Arab Emirates (16%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 624% on the year.
What is the average import price of mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $20.6 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. The peak was 2021 at $60.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Algeria and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls)?
The HS code for mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) is subheading 4802.61. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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