Plastic-coated paper imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated paper by Saudi Arabia reached $61.7 million in 2024 (48.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $61.7M | 48.7K t |
| 2023 | $57.9M | 18.0K t |
| 2022 | $63.7M | 35.6K t |
| 2021 | $51.7M | 30.9K t |
| 2020 | $32.0M | 20.9K t |
| 2019 | $45.1M | 48.0K t |
| 2018 | $52.7M | 48.6K t |
| 2017 | $39.1M | 22.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic-coated paper from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.6M | 58% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 5.2% |
| India | $3.0M | 4.8% |
| Poland | $2.8M | 4.6% |
| Egypt | $2.5M | 4.1% |
| United States | $2.3M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 2% |
| Finland | $1.2M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, 54% below the world average of $2.78, 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.
Plastic-coated paper exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported plastic-coated paper worth $16.9 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). South Africa alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $10.0M | 59% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.7M | 22% |
| Egypt | $806K | 4.8% |
| Morocco | $643K | 3.8% |
| Mauritius | $627K | 3.7% |
| Jordan | $446K | 2.6% |
| India | $325K | 1.9% |
| Kenya | $226K | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $48K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $38K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plastic-coated paper imports (HS 4811.59): 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 4811.59: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic-coated paper worth $61.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($35.6 million), followed by Germany (5%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $2.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated paper to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.1 million in 2017 to $61.7 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2022 at $63.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plastic-coated paper?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $16.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $44.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper is subheading 4811.59. 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 4811 page.
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