Multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) by Saudi Arabia reached $176.4 million in 2024 (194.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $176.4M | 194.2K t |
| 2023 | $138.4M | 135.8K t |
| 2022 | $135.9M | 151.6K t |
| 2021 | $110.3M | 114.1K t |
| 2020 | $106.7M | 140.5K t |
| 2019 | $94.0M | 126.0K t |
| 2018 | $102.6M | 128.5K t |
| 2017 | $96.3M | 128.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (42%), China (22%), Brazil (16%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $73.9M | 42% |
| China | $39.5M | 22% |
| Brazil | $28.8M | 16% |
| Finland | $7.6M | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | $6.5M | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $4.6M | 2.6% |
| India | $4.3M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 2.2% |
| Chile | $2.1M | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $964K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, close to the world average of $0.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) by Saudi Arabia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Egypt alone took 57% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.2M | 57% |
| Bahrain | $299K | 14% |
| Yemen | $197K | 9% |
| Germany | $134K | 6.1% |
| Brazil | $124K | 5.7% |
| Iraq | $94K | 4.3% |
| Morocco | $56K | 2.5% |
| India | $36K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.4% |
| Sudan | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) imports (HS 4810.92): 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 4810.92: Paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) worth $176.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 194.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 178 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) to Saudi Arabia?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($73.9 million), followed by China (22%) and Brazil (16%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $96.3 million in 2017 to $176.4 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $120.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Bahrain and Yemen. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $174.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic)?
The HS code for multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) is subheading 4810.92. 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 4810 page.
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