Recycled paper pulp imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of recycled paper pulp by Saudi Arabia reached $5.9 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 73% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average.
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 | $5.9M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $726K | 921 t |
| 2019 | $584K | 822 t |
| 2018 | $962K | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $340K | 510 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports recycled paper pulp from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (31%), Chile (18%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 31% |
| Chile | $1.1M | 19% |
| France | $1.0M | 17% |
| India | $777K | 13% |
| Germany | $657K | 11% |
| United States | $150K | 2.5% |
| China | $143K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $51K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $44K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $33K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, 152% above the world average of $0.29. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia recycled paper pulp imports (HS 4706.20): 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 4706.20: Pulp: of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of recycled paper pulp imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported recycled paper pulp worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 121 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply recycled paper pulp to Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Chile (18%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of recycled paper pulp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 152% above the world average of $0.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of recycled paper pulp to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $340 thousand in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for recycled paper pulp?
The HS code for recycled paper pulp is subheading 4706.20. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4706 page.
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