Paper finishing machinery imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported paper finishing machinery worth $8.8 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.9 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 | $8.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 770 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 511 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 677 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 365 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 258 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 919 t |
| 2017 | $19.9M | 863 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports paper finishing machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 79% |
| Serbia | $422K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $324K | 3.7% |
| Philippines | $214K | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | $202K | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $183K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $134K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $118K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $49K | 0.6% |
| Finland | $44K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.85 per kg, 41% below the world average of $11.57, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 finishing machinery imports (HS 8439.30): 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 8439.30: Machinery: for finishing paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper finishing machinery imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported paper finishing machinery worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper finishing machinery to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Serbia (5%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 523% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper finishing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.85 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $11.57 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 finishing machinery to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.9 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2017 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper finishing machinery?
The HS code for paper finishing machinery is subheading 8439.30. 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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