🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of uncoated paperboard: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported uncoated paperboard worth $226.8 million (455.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $305.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of uncoated paperboard by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $226.8M | 455.3K t |
| 2023 | $204.8M | 338.9K t |
| 2022 | $305.7M | 447.3K t |
| 2021 | $239.1M | 387.3K t |
| 2020 | $147.2M | 297.7K t |
| 2019 | $130.9M | 246.3K t |
| 2018 | $183.6M | 311.0K t |
| 2017 | $131.9M | 246.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports uncoated paperboard from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (17%), Spain (17%), Kuwait (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+380% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $38.2M | 17% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $37.5M | 17% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $29.6M | 13% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $21.7M | 9.6% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $17.6M | 7.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $14.3M | 6.3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $8.7M | 3.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $8.5M | 3.8% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $6.7M | 2.9% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $6.2M | 2.7% |
Types of uncoated paperboard under HS 4805
| 4805.24 | Paper & paperboard: uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight 150g/m2, or less, in rolls or sheets | 41% |
| 4805.19 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, fluting paper other than semi-chemical or straw, rolls or sheets | 22% |
| 4805.91 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no.4805 | 12% |
| 4805.92 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805 | 10% |
| 4805.93 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 225/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805 | 6.8% |
| 4805.25 | Paper & paperboard: uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight over 150g/m2, in rolls or sheets | 4.1% |
| 4805.30 | Paper and paperboard: sulphite wrapping paper, uncoated, in rolls or sheets | 2.1% |
| 4805.40 | Paper and paperboard: filter paper and paperboard, uncoated, in rolls or sheets | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4805.
Average import price of uncoated paperboard
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saudi Arabia also exports uncoated paperboard
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported uncoated paperboard worth $88.1 million (183.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. The largest buyer markets were Yemen (21%), United Arab Emirates (20%), Egypt (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | $18.5M | 21% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $17.7M | 20% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $12.3M | 14% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $9.9M | 11% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $7.6M | 8.7% |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | $3.3M | 3.7% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $3.2M | 3.6% |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | $2.1M | 2.4% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $1.8M | 2% |
| 🇵🇸 Palestine | $1.4M | 1.6% |
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 4805: Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets.
Uncoated paperboard trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported uncoated paperboard worth $226.8 million in 2024 (455.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import uncoated paperboard from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United Arab Emirates (17%), Spain (17%), Kuwait (13%).
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.56 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export uncoated paperboard?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported uncoated paperboard worth $88.1 million in 2024, mainly to Yemen, United Arab Emirates, Egypt.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard?
Uncoated paperboard falls under HS heading 4805 (Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading uncoated paperboard with Saudi Arabia?
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