Mixed paper and cardboard waste exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported mixed paper and cardboard waste worth $23.4 million (117.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $52.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.4M | 117.2K t |
| 2023 | $29.0M | 146.5K t |
| 2022 | $29.3M | 97.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 75.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.8M | 106.8K t |
| 2019 | $28.3M | 134.0K t |
| 2018 | $45.5M | 204.3K t |
| 2017 | $52.8M | 220.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports mixed paper and cardboard waste to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $18.4M | 79% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.4M | 19% |
| Nigeria | $164K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $148K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $82K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $55K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $48K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $44K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $41K | 0.2% |
| Senegal | $5K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, close to the world average of $0.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mixed paper and cardboard waste imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported mixed paper and cardboard waste worth $3.9 million (17.2 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Iraq (43%), Jordan (32%), Canada (16%). Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $1.7M | 43% |
| Jordan | $1.3M | 33% |
| Canada | $637K | 16% |
| United States | $186K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $71K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $36K | 0.9% |
| Costa Rica | $30K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia mixed paper and cardboard waste exports (HS 4707.90): 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 4707.90: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of mixed paper and cardboard waste exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported mixed paper and cardboard waste worth $23.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 117.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 147 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy mixed paper and cardboard waste from Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($18.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (19%) and Nigeria (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average export price of mixed paper and cardboard waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of mixed paper and cardboard waste from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $52.8 million in 2017 to $23.4 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2017 at $52.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import mixed paper and cardboard waste?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Iraq, Jordan and Canada. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for mixed paper and cardboard waste?
The HS code for mixed paper and cardboard waste is subheading 4707.90. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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