Unbleached kraft linerboard imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $30.7 million of unbleached kraft linerboard in 2024 (60.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $46.2 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 | $30.7M | 60.6K t |
| 2023 | $30.5M | 48.2K t |
| 2022 | $46.2M | 55.9K t |
| 2021 | $23.3M | 37.8K t |
| 2020 | $25.3M | 53.2K t |
| 2019 | $24.4M | 48.9K t |
| 2018 | $25.4M | 39.7K t |
| 2017 | $21.9M | 44.8K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports unbleached kraft linerboard from
United States alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $25.0M | 81% |
| Brazil | $1.6M | 5.1% |
| Egypt | $926K | 3% |
| South Africa | $811K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $685K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $607K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $190K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $162K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $158K | 0.5% |
| Russia | $115K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, close to the world average of $0.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unbleached kraft linerboard exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $6.5 million of unbleached kraft linerboard in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Oman (36%), Kuwait (15%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Oman grew fastest (+468% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia unbleached kraft linerboard imports (HS 4804.11): 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 4804.11: Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft linerboard imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported unbleached kraft linerboard worth $30.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached kraft linerboard to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($25.0 million), followed by Brazil (5%) and Egypt (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached kraft linerboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached kraft linerboard to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.9 million in 2017 to $30.7 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $46.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export unbleached kraft linerboard?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $6.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $24.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft linerboard?
The HS code for unbleached kraft linerboard is subheading 4804.11. 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 4804 page.
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