Paper clips imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper clips by Saudi Arabia reached $3.5 million in 2024 (588 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 47% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.8 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 | $3.5M | 588 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 398 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 373 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 216 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 631 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 655 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 451 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 713 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports paper clips from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 75% |
| South Korea | $417K | 12% |
| United States | $240K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $36K | 1% |
| Canada | $30K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $16K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.4% |
| India | $12K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.98 per kg, 50% above the world average of $3.98. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia paper clips imports (HS 8305.90): 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 8305.90: Stationery: letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, including parts, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of paper clips imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported paper clips worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 588 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 212 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper clips to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by South Korea (12%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 880% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper clips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.98 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $3.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper clips to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2019 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper clips?
The HS code for paper clips is subheading 8305.90. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8305 page.
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