🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of paper spools and bobbins: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported paper spools and bobbins worth $5.8 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.8 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of paper spools and bobbins by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.8M | 14.8K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 762 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports paper spools and bobbins from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $3.6M | 61% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $978K | 17% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $429K | 7.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $295K | 5.1% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $138K | 2.4% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $113K | 2% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $86K | 1.5% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $54K | 0.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $54K | 0.9% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $37K | 0.6% |
Types of paper spools and bobbins under HS 4822
| 4822.90 | Paper pulp, paper or paperboard: bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports, other than of a kind used for winding textile yarn (whether or not… | 97% |
| 4822.10 | Paper pulp, paper or paperboard: bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports, of a kind used for winding textile yarn (whether or not perforated or… | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4822.
Average import price of paper spools and bobbins
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, 35% below the world average of $1.42, 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.
Saudi Arabia also exports paper spools and bobbins
Saudi Arabia exported $4.2 million of paper spools and bobbins in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (41%), United Arab Emirates (25%), Egypt (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $1.7M | 41% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 25% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $551K | 13% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $335K | 8% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $265K | 6.4% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $136K | 3.3% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $82K | 2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $25K | 0.6% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $17K | 0.4% |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | $7K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4822: Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened).
Paper spools and bobbins trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of paper spools and bobbins imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported paper spools and bobbins worth $5.8 million in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import paper spools and bobbins from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United Arab Emirates (61%), Jordan (17%), Italy (7%).
What is the average import price of paper spools and bobbins in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.42 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export paper spools and bobbins?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported paper spools and bobbins worth $4.2 million in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Egypt.
What is the HS code for paper spools and bobbins?
Paper spools and bobbins falls under HS heading 4822 (Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading paper spools and bobbins with Saudi Arabia?
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