Wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper worth $2.2 million (699 tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.9 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 | $2.2M | 699 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 769 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Sweden (36%), United States (7%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $961K | 45% |
| Sweden | $782K | 36% |
| United States | $160K | 7.4% |
| Czech Republic | $139K | 6.5% |
| Malaysia | $32K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $24K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.7% |
| India | $9K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.08 per kg, close to the world average of $2.91.
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 wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper imports (HS 4811.60): 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 4811.60: Paper and paperboard: coated or impregnated with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil or glycerol, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 699 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($961 thousand), followed by Sweden (36%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 540% on the year.
What is the average import price of wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.08 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $2.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper?
The HS code for wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper is subheading 4811.60. 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 4811 page.
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