Transfer paper and stencil paper imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $5.5 million of transfer paper and stencil paper in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 207 countries for imports of this product. That is 64% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.1 million.
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 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 401 t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 681 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 654 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports transfer paper and stencil paper from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 84% |
| Indonesia | $644K | 12% |
| South Africa | $86K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $46K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.6% |
| United States | $20K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $9K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.08 per kg, 151% above the world average of $2.02. 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 transfer paper and stencil paper imports (HS 4816.90): 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 4816.90: Paper: carbon paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading no. 4809), n.e.c. in item no. 4816.20.
Common questions
What is the value of transfer paper and stencil paper imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported transfer paper and stencil paper worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 207 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply transfer paper and stencil paper to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Indonesia (12%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of transfer paper and stencil paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.08 per kg in 2024, 151% above the world average of $2.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of transfer paper and stencil paper to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2022 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for transfer paper and stencil paper?
The HS code for transfer paper and stencil paper is subheading 4816.90. 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 4816 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.
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