Stationery sets and writing compendiums imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stationery sets and writing compendiums by Saudi Arabia reached $9.2 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 208 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% 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 | $9.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 221 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 391 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 269 t |
| 2017 | $758K | 160 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports stationery sets and writing compendiums from
The largest suppliers were Jordan (46%), China (27%), United Arab Emirates (23%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $4.2M | 46% |
| China | $2.5M | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $91K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $41K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $40K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $39K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $26K | 0.3% |
| India | $15K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $15K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.86 per kg, 31% below the world average of $4.17, 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.
Stationery sets and writing compendiums exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported stationery sets and writing compendiums worth $3.1 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Jordan alone took 99% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $3.1M | 99% |
| Bahrain | $14K | 0.5% |
| Oman | $13K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia stationery sets and writing compendiums imports (HS 4817.30): 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 4817.30: Paper and paperboard: boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums containing an assortment of paper stationery.
Common questions
What is the value of stationery sets and writing compendiums imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported stationery sets and writing compendiums worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 208 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply stationery sets and writing compendiums to Saudi Arabia?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by China (27%) and the United Arab Emirates (23%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 887% on the year.
What is the average import price of stationery sets and writing compendiums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $4.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stationery sets and writing compendiums to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $758 thousand in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export stationery sets and writing compendiums?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Jordan, Bahrain and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for stationery sets and writing compendiums?
The HS code for stationery sets and writing compendiums is subheading 4817.30. 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 4817 page.
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