Paper and paperboard machinery parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $21.6 million of paper and paperboard machinery parts in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 90% on 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 | $21.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 609 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 232 t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 407 t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 387 t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 291 t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 388 t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 819 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports paper and paperboard machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Germany (43%), Italy (26%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+469% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.2M | 43% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 26% |
| China | $2.3M | 11% |
| Spain | $641K | 3% |
| India | $562K | 2.6% |
| Finland | $548K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $404K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $365K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $324K | 1.5% |
| France | $319K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.64 per kg, close to the world average of $15.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper and paperboard machinery parts exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported paper and paperboard machinery parts worth $376 thousand (144 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Austria accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $208K | 55% |
| Italy | $57K | 15% |
| China | $45K | 12% |
| Malaysia | $18K | 4.8% |
| France | $17K | 4.4% |
| India | $15K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 3% |
| Germany | $4K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia paper and paperboard machinery parts imports (HS 8439.99): 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 8439.99: Machinery: parts of machinery for making or finishing paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper and paperboard machinery parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported paper and paperboard machinery parts worth $21.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and paperboard machinery parts to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Italy (26%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 469% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and paperboard machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.64 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $15.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper and paperboard machinery parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $21.6 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export paper and paperboard machinery parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $376 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Austria, Italy and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $21.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper and paperboard machinery parts?
The HS code for paper and paperboard machinery parts is subheading 8439.99. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8439 page.
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