Uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) by Saudi Arabia reached $15.5 million in 2024 (23.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $27.9 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 | $15.5M | 23.4K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 16.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 16.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 20.5K t |
| 2020 | $24.4M | 28.9K t |
| 2019 | $18.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $27.9M | 28.1K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 21.7K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) from
Most of the value came from China (23%), Finland (22%), Egypt (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+404% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 23% |
| Finland | $3.4M | 22% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 15% |
| India | $1.9M | 12% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $900K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $781K | 5.1% |
| Indonesia | $623K | 4% |
| Spain | $333K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $149K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) by Saudi Arabia reached $963 thousand in 2024 (730 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+448% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $600K | 62% |
| Morocco | $214K | 22% |
| United States | $77K | 8% |
| Ethiopia | $56K | 5.9% |
| Djibouti | $16K | 1.7% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) imports (HS 4805.93): 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 4805.93: Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 225/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Finland (22%) and Egypt (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 404% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2018 at $27.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $963 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Morocco and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+)?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) is subheading 4805.93. 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 4805 page.
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