Paper processing machinery parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported paper processing machinery parts worth $18.0 million (369 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $27.4 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 | $18.0M | 369 t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 235 t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 332 t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 336 t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 301 t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 471 t |
| 2018 | $25.4M | 384 t |
| 2017 | $27.4M | 480 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports paper processing machinery parts from
Most of the value came from Italy (28%), Germany (21%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.1M | 28% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 21% |
| United States | $2.5M | 14% |
| China | $1.8M | 9.9% |
| Taiwan | $564K | 3.1% |
| France | $541K | 3% |
| Belgium | $505K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $465K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $390K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $353K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.71 per kg, 62% above the world average of $30.09. 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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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 8441.90: Machinery: parts of machinery for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard, including cutting machines of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of paper processing machinery parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported paper processing machinery parts worth $18.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 369 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper processing machinery parts to Saudi Arabia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Germany (21%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper processing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $48.71 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $30.09 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 processing machinery parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.4 million in 2017 to $18.0 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $27.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper processing machinery parts?
The HS code for paper processing machinery parts is subheading 8441.90. 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 8441 page.
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