Plasterboard (paper faced) exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $26.7 million of plasterboard (paper faced) in 2024 (143.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $33.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26.7M | 143.8K t |
| 2023 | $33.7M | 115.1K t |
| 2022 | $30.1M | 127.4K t |
| 2021 | $28.4M | 132.4K t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 91.9K t |
| 2019 | $20.7M | 154.7K t |
| 2018 | $24.6M | 187.0K t |
| 2017 | $22.9M | 154.1K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports plasterboard (paper faced) to
The largest buyer markets were Jordan (41%), Iraq (28%), Bahrain (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $10.9M | 41% |
| Iraq | $7.5M | 28% |
| Bahrain | $2.4M | 8.9% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 6.7% |
| Lebanon | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| Kuwait | $582K | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $477K | 1.8% |
| Qatar | $355K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $293K | 1.1% |
| Albania | $255K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, 34% below the world average of $0.29, 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.
Plasterboard (paper faced) imports to Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported plasterboard (paper faced) worth $5.1 million (24.9 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 52% |
| Oman | $1.7M | 34% |
| China | $561K | 11% |
| Egypt | $134K | 2.7% |
| Qatar | $12K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plasterboard (paper faced) exports (HS 6809.11): 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 6809.11: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented.
Common questions
What is the value of plasterboard (paper faced) exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported plasterboard (paper faced) worth $26.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 143.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 117 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy plasterboard (paper faced) from Saudi Arabia?
Jordan was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Iraq (28%) and Bahrain (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average export price of plasterboard (paper faced) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $0.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plasterboard (paper faced) from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22.9 million in 2017 to $26.7 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $33.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import plasterboard (paper faced)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $5.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, Oman and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $21.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasterboard (paper faced)?
The HS code for plasterboard (paper faced) is subheading 6809.11. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6809 page.
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