Printed paper labels imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $10.8 million of printed paper labels in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $21.3 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 | $10.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 890 t |
| 2022 | $16.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $21.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 965 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports printed paper labels from
Most of the value came from China (33%), United Arab Emirates (26%), Denmark (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.8M | 26% |
| Denmark | $858K | 7.9% |
| Italy | $722K | 6.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $486K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $338K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $300K | 2.8% |
| Slovenia | $267K | 2.5% |
| United States | $192K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $189K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.55 per kg, close to the world average of $6.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printed paper labels exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported printed paper labels worth $2.3 million (301 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Bahrain accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+375% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $1.5M | 67% |
| DR Congo | $223K | 9.7% |
| Mauritania | $185K | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $90K | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $88K | 3.8% |
| Kuwait | $31K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $29K | 1.3% |
| Mauritius | $28K | 1.2% |
| Philippines | $22K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $20K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia printed paper labels imports (HS 4821.10): 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 4821.10: Paper and paperboard: labels or all kinds, printed.
Common questions
What is the value of printed paper labels imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported printed paper labels worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed paper labels to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (26%) and Denmark (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed paper labels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.55 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $6.52 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 paper labels to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $21.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export printed paper labels?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, the DR Congo and Mauritania. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed paper labels?
The HS code for printed paper labels is subheading 4821.10. 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 4821 page.
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