Newspaper and magazine waste imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.3 million of newspaper and magazine waste in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). That is 1738% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $2.3M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $127K | 735 t |
| 2022 | $122K | 149 t |
| 2021 | $74K | 266 t |
| 2020 | $52K | 395 t |
| 2019 | $882K | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $858K | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $226K | 1.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports newspaper and magazine waste from
Iraq alone supplied 80% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $1.9M | 80% |
| Jordan | $453K | 19% |
| India | $10K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.3% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, close to the world average of $0.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Newspaper and magazine waste exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $2.1 million of newspaper and magazine waste in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). India alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 79% |
| Malaysia | $432K | 20% |
| Senegal | $13K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia newspaper and magazine waste imports (HS 4707.30): 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 4707.30: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (e.g. newspapers, journals and similar printed matter).
Common questions
What is the value of newspaper and magazine waste imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported newspaper and magazine waste worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply newspaper and magazine waste to Saudi Arabia?
Iraq was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Jordan (19%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of newspaper and magazine waste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of newspaper and magazine waste to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $226 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 931%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $584 thousand a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export newspaper and magazine waste?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Malaysia and Senegal. That compares with imports of $2.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for newspaper and magazine waste?
The HS code for newspaper and magazine waste is subheading 4707.30. 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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