Paper making machinery imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $57.4 million of paper making machinery in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 143 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 836% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% 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 | $57.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 136 t |
| 2022 | $38.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 306 t |
| 2020 | $554K | 25 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 77 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 63 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 121 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports paper making machinery from
Italy alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $39.1M | 68% |
| Sweden | $14.1M | 25% |
| China | $1.9M | 3.3% |
| Finland | $958K | 1.7% |
| India | $410K | 0.7% |
| Estonia | $290K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $205K | 0.4% |
| France | $113K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $74K | 0.1% |
| United States | $60K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.43 per kg, 119% above the world average of $14.33. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia paper making machinery imports (HS 8439.20): 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 8439.20: Machinery: for making paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper making machinery imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported paper making machinery worth $57.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 143 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 836% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper making machinery to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($39.1 million), followed by Sweden (25%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 978% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper making machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.43 per kg in 2024, 119% above the world average of $14.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper making machinery to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $57.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper making machinery?
The HS code for paper making machinery is subheading 8439.20. 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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