🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of transfer paper and stencils: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported transfer paper and stencils worth $10.5 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 213 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of transfer paper and stencils by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 6.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports transfer paper and stencils from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+665% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $5.7M | 55% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $3.2M | 30% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $1.4M | 13% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $86K | 0.8% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $46K | 0.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $33K | 0.3% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $22K | 0.2% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $21K | 0.2% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $9K | 0.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
Types of transfer paper and stencils under HS 4816
| 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 | 52% |
| 4816.20 | Paper: self-copy paper (other than those of heading no. 4809), whether or not put up in boxes | 48% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4816.
Average import price of transfer paper and stencils
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, 56% above the world average of $1.98. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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: Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, (other than those of heading no. 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper whether or not put up in boxes.
Transfer paper and stencils trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of transfer paper and stencils imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported transfer paper and stencils worth $10.5 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import transfer paper and stencils from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (55%), Indonesia (30%), Thailand (13%).
What is the average import price of transfer paper and stencils in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.98 per kg.
What is the HS code for transfer paper and stencils?
Transfer paper and stencils falls under HS heading 4816 (Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, (other than those of heading no. 4809), duplicator s). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading transfer paper and stencils with Saudi Arabia?
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