Carbon paper and transfer paper imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon paper and transfer paper by the United Arab Emirates reached $8.8 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.9 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 | $8.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 4.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports carbon paper and transfer paper from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 64% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $968K | 11% |
| Poland | $707K | 8% |
| Taiwan | $55K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $44K | 0.5% |
| India | $24K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $17K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $8K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, close to the world average of $1.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates carbon paper and transfer paper imports (HS 4809.90): 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 4809.90: Paper: carbon paper and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon paper and transfer paper imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported carbon paper and transfer paper worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 203 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon paper and transfer paper to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by South Korea (15%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 598% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon paper and transfer paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon paper and transfer paper to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2018 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon paper and transfer paper?
The HS code for carbon paper and transfer paper is subheading 4809.90. 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 4809 page.
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For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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