Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) worth $50.6 million (47.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $74.0 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 | $50.6M | 47.4K t |
| 2023 | $47.9M | 40.8K t |
| 2022 | $36.6M | 39.6K t |
| 2021 | $36.2M | 39.5K t |
| 2020 | $39.3M | 53.6K t |
| 2019 | $74.0M | 89.2K t |
| 2018 | $68.0M | 74.3K t |
| 2017 | $54.7M | 65.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) from
Indonesia alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $41.9M | 83% |
| Brazil | $4.4M | 8.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 5.3% |
| China | $619K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $374K | 0.7% |
| Russia | $352K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $69K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $62K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $57K | 0.1% |
| India | $43K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $594 thousand of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) in 2024 (551 tonnes). Kuwait alone took 87% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $519K | 87% |
| Cyprus | $49K | 8.3% |
| Egypt | $19K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0.8% |
| France | $1K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $0K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imports (HS 4802.56): 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 4802.56: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded).
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) worth $50.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) to Saudi Arabia?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($41.9 million), followed by Brazil (9%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.01 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 (small sheets) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.7 million in 2017 to $50.6 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2019 at $74.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $594 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Cyprus and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $50.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) is subheading 4802.56. 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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