Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $20.9 million of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) in 2024 (18.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $48.2 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 | $20.9M | 18.8K t |
| 2023 | $31.0M | 26.9K t |
| 2022 | $48.2M | 39.7K t |
| 2021 | $30.2M | 36.4K t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 16.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 16.1K t |
| 2018 | $23.4M | 23.7K t |
| 2017 | $20.1M | 26.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Finland (20%), Thailand (15%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+521% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 34% |
| Finland | $4.1M | 20% |
| Thailand | $3.2M | 15% |
| Indonesia | $1.7M | 8.1% |
| Slovenia | $1.1M | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $832K | 4% |
| India | $727K | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $565K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $512K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $284K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, close to the world average of $1.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) by Saudi Arabia reached $230 thousand in 2024 (297 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Singapore accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) imports (HS 4802.55): 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 4802.55: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) worth $20.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Finland (20%) and Thailand (15%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 521% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.1 million in 2017 to $20.9 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $48.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.8 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $230 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Egypt and Qatar. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) is subheading 4802.55. 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 4802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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