Sulfite wrapping paper imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sulfite wrapping paper by Saudi Arabia reached $4.8 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $4.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $606K | 451 t |
| 2018 | $720K | 456 t |
| 2017 | $560K | 368 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sulfite wrapping paper from
Finland alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+461% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, close to the world average of $1.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sulfite wrapping paper exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of sulfite wrapping paper by Saudi Arabia reached $900 thousand in 2024 (347 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sulfite wrapping paper imports (HS 4805.30): 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 4805.30: Paper and paperboard: sulphite wrapping paper, uncoated, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfite wrapping paper imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sulfite wrapping paper worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 173 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfite wrapping paper to Saudi Arabia?
Finland was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (13%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 461% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfite wrapping paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sulfite wrapping paper to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $560 thousand in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 763%. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export sulfite wrapping paper?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $900 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Yemen and Iraq. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfite wrapping paper?
The HS code for sulfite wrapping paper is subheading 4805.30. 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 4805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
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- Uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2)
- Uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2)
- Semi-chemical fluting paper
- Uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+)
- Heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2)
- Felt paper and paperboard
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- HS 4805 codes
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