Printed matter (other types) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printed matter (other types) by Saudi Arabia reached $19.7 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $80.1 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 | $19.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $20.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 658 t |
| 2020 | $22.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $30.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $80.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $56.4M | 1.5K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports printed matter (other types) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (29%), United Arab Emirates (20%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.7M | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.0M | 20% |
| China | $2.2M | 11% |
| United States | $1.4M | 7.2% |
| France | $1.3M | 6.7% |
| Greece | $1.1M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $573K | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $570K | 2.9% |
| Slovenia | $548K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $461K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.41 per kg, close to the world average of $12.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printed matter (other types) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of printed matter (other types) by Saudi Arabia reached $284 thousand in 2024 (51 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (25%), Egypt (18%), Indonesia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+660% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $70K | 25% |
| Egypt | $52K | 18% |
| Indonesia | $30K | 11% |
| France | $25K | 8.9% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $10K | 3.5% |
| Maldives | $8K | 2.8% |
| Kuwait | $7K | 2.6% |
| Morocco | $7K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia printed matter (other types) imports (HS 4911.99): 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 4911.99: Printed matter: n.e.c. in heading no. 4911.
Common questions
What is the value of printed matter (other types) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported printed matter (other types) worth $19.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed matter (other types) to Saudi Arabia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (20%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed matter (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed matter (other types) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.4 million in 2017 to $19.7 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2018 at $80.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export printed matter (other types)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $284 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Egypt and Indonesia. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $19.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed matter (other types)?
The HS code for printed matter (other types) is subheading 4911.99. It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4911 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Saudi Arabia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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