Bleached kraft linerboard imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $6.3 million of bleached kraft linerboard in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 52% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $27.1 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 | $6.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 19.0K t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 16.0K t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 18.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 22.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 17.4K t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 19.4K t |
| 2017 | $27.1M | 43.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports bleached kraft linerboard from
One supplier dominates: Sweden accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $4.8M | 76% |
| India | $523K | 8.3% |
| Netherlands | $407K | 6.5% |
| United States | $272K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $79K | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $75K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $75K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $27K | 0.4% |
| China | $21K | 0.3% |
| Finland | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, 22% below the world average of $0.83, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bleached kraft linerboard exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of bleached kraft linerboard by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.6 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.3M | 64% |
| Guatemala | $566K | 16% |
| Nicaragua | $536K | 15% |
| Tunisia | $44K | 1.2% |
| Benin | $37K | 1.1% |
| India | $26K | 0.7% |
| Kuwait | $25K | 0.7% |
| Bahrain | $19K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $9K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates bleached kraft linerboard imports (HS 4804.19): 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 4804.19: Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached kraft linerboard imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported bleached kraft linerboard worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached kraft linerboard to the United Arab Emirates?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by India (8%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached kraft linerboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $0.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bleached kraft linerboard to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.1 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, a fall of 77%. The peak was 2017 at $27.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export bleached kraft linerboard?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Guatemala and Nicaragua. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft linerboard?
The HS code for bleached kraft linerboard is subheading 4804.19. 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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