Carbonless (self-copy) paper forms imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported carbonless (self-copy) paper forms worth $4.5 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.6 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 | $4.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 3.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports carbonless (self-copy) paper forms from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $3.3M | 74% |
| China | $486K | 11% |
| India | $331K | 7.4% |
| Thailand | $212K | 4.8% |
| United States | $97K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $18K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, close to the world average of $1.93.
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 carbonless (self-copy) paper forms imports (HS 4816.20): 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 4816.20: Paper: self-copy paper (other than those of heading no. 4809), whether or not put up in boxes.
Common questions
What is the value of carbonless (self-copy) paper forms imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported carbonless (self-copy) paper forms worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 187 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbonless (self-copy) paper forms to the United Arab Emirates?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (11%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 441% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbonless (self-copy) paper forms per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbonless (self-copy) paper forms to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2017 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbonless (self-copy) paper forms?
The HS code for carbonless (self-copy) paper forms is subheading 4816.20. 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 4816 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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