Bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) worth $273.8 million (492.1 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 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $361.9 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 | $273.8M | 492.1K t |
| 2023 | $246.3M | 450.4K t |
| 2022 | $361.9M | 574.6K t |
| 2021 | $208.5M | 392.9K t |
| 2020 | $186.3M | 466.0K t |
| 2019 | $164.9M | 310.9K t |
| 2018 | $92.0M | 136.7K t |
| 2017 | $58.0M | 117.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) from
Brazil alone supplied 82% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $223.5M | 82% |
| Indonesia | $29.5M | 11% |
| Singapore | $6.0M | 2.2% |
| Chile | $4.7M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 1% |
| China | $2.4M | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 0.6% |
| Finland | $1.3M | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $649K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $488K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) by the United Arab Emirates reached $240 thousand in 2024 (323 tonnes). India alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $240K | 100% |
| Chile | $0K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imports (HS 4703.29): 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 4703.29: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) worth $273.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 492.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 121 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) to the United Arab Emirates?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($223.5 million), followed by Indonesia (11%) and Singapore (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.58 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 pulp (hardwood) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58.0 million in 2017 to $273.8 million in 2024, an increase of 372%. The peak was 2022 at $361.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $199.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export bleached kraft pulp (hardwood)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $240 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Chile and Turkey. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $273.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft pulp (hardwood)?
The HS code for bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) is subheading 4703.29. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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