Specialty coated paper (other types) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $68.4 million of specialty coated paper (other types) in 2024 (61.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $68.4M | 61.2K t |
| 2023 | $79.1M | 26.3K t |
| 2022 | $77.3M | 50.7K t |
| 2021 | $44.2M | 46.3K t |
| 2020 | $21.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $25.9M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $22.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $18.1M | 8.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports specialty coated paper (other types) from
Most of the value came from China (35%), United Arab Emirates (24%), United States (23%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.2M | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16.2M | 24% |
| United States | $15.6M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $735K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $619K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, 54% below the world average of $2.41, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialty coated paper (other types) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of specialty coated paper (other types) by Saudi Arabia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (853 tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (50%), South Africa (30%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.4M | 50% |
| South Africa | $858K | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $250K | 8.8% |
| Pakistan | $166K | 5.9% |
| China | $58K | 2.1% |
| Kuwait | $55K | 2% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.5% |
| Qatar | $8K | 0.3% |
| India | $7K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia specialty coated paper (other types) imports (HS 4811.90): 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 4811.90: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres: coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.c. in heading no. 4811, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper (other types) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported specialty coated paper (other types) worth $68.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 61.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper (other types) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($24.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (24%) and the United States (23%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $2.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty coated paper (other types) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.1 million in 2017 to $68.4 million in 2024, an increase of 279%. The peak was 2023 at $79.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export specialty coated paper (other types)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $65.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper (other types)?
The HS code for specialty coated paper (other types) is subheading 4811.90. 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 4811 page.
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