Photographic base paper imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $2.8 million of photographic base paper in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 84% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.9 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 | $2.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 826 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $693K | 348 t |
| 2019 | $139K | 36 t |
| 2018 | $253K | 62 t |
| 2017 | $39K | 20 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports photographic base paper from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), South Korea (13%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+280% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 49% |
| South Korea | $368K | 13% |
| Italy | $344K | 13% |
| Indonesia | $342K | 12% |
| France | $181K | 6.6% |
| South Africa | $69K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $54K | 2% |
| Egypt | $30K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.3% |
| United States | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, 33% below the world average of $2.18, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia photographic base paper imports (HS 4802.20): 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 4802.20: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of photographic base paper imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported photographic base paper worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 199 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply photographic base paper to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by South Korea (13%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of photographic base paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $2.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of photographic base paper to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for photographic base paper?
The HS code for photographic base paper is subheading 4802.20. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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