Toilet paper imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported toilet paper worth $74.4 million (52.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 31% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $74.4M | 52.1K t |
| 2023 | $57.0M | 29.7K t |
| 2022 | $63.3M | 34.3K t |
| 2021 | $70.3M | 61.4K t |
| 2020 | $78.5M | 54.2K t |
| 2019 | $91.8M | 55.9K t |
| 2018 | $73.4M | 46.2K t |
| 2017 | $69.8M | 30.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports toilet paper from
One supplier dominates: Jordan accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+495% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $46.6M | 63% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.8M | 9.2% |
| Egypt | $6.8M | 9.1% |
| Bahrain | $5.6M | 7.6% |
| Sweden | $3.9M | 5.3% |
| China | $3.0M | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $706K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $305K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $181K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $140K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.43 per kg, 31% below the world average of $2.07, 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.
Toilet paper exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported toilet paper worth $11.1 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (41%), Jordan (18%), Oman (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia toilet paper imports (HS 4818.10): 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 4818.10: Paper articles: toilet paper.
Common questions
What is the value of toilet paper imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported toilet paper worth $74.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet paper to Saudi Arabia?
Jordan was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($46.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (9%) and Egypt (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 495% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $2.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of toilet paper to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69.8 million in 2017 to $74.4 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2019 at $91.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $72.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export toilet paper?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $11.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Jordan and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $63.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet paper?
The HS code for toilet paper is subheading 4818.10. 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 4818 page.
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