Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $33.4 million of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) in 2024 (24.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $58.7 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 | $33.4M | 24.9K t |
| 2023 | $37.0M | 17.2K t |
| 2022 | $30.6M | 18.4K t |
| 2021 | $27.9M | 16.4K t |
| 2020 | $21.5M | 15.4K t |
| 2019 | $33.3M | 23.3K t |
| 2018 | $40.3M | 29.7K t |
| 2017 | $58.7M | 41.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Finland (24%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.2M | 48% |
| Finland | $7.9M | 24% |
| India | $4.2M | 12% |
| United States | $3.0M | 9% |
| Netherlands | $761K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $517K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $229K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $183K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $178K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $116K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, 36% below the world average of $2.10, 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 (heavy, bleached) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $5.6 million of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $5.1M | 91% |
| India | $448K | 7.9% |
| China | $32K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $6K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imports (HS 4811.51): 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 4811.51: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, 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 (heavy, bleached) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) worth $33.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by Finland (24%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 673% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $2.10 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 (heavy, bleached) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58.7 million in 2017 to $33.4 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $58.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, India and China. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $27.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) is subheading 4811.51. 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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