Coated printing paper (heavyweight) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated printing paper (heavyweight) by the United Arab Emirates reached $78.3 million in 2024 (89.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 122% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $78.3M | 89.0K t |
| 2023 | $35.3M | 37.9K t |
| 2022 | $48.1M | 45.5K t |
| 2021 | $37.3M | 40.7K t |
| 2020 | $32.0M | 39.5K t |
| 2019 | $29.7M | 36.9K t |
| 2018 | $30.6M | 37.0K t |
| 2017 | $24.5M | 33.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports coated printing paper (heavyweight) from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+863% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $60.5M | 77% |
| Indonesia | $5.9M | 7.6% |
| Brazil | $4.2M | 5.4% |
| Finland | $2.2M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $992K | 1.3% |
| India | $864K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $690K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $110K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated printing paper (heavyweight) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $968 thousand of coated printing paper (heavyweight) in 2024 (701 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 71% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $692K | 71% |
| Sri Lanka | $81K | 8.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $50K | 5.2% |
| Pakistan | $38K | 3.9% |
| Seychelles | $32K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $23K | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $22K | 2.3% |
| Kenya | $17K | 1.8% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0.3% |
| Senegal | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates coated printing paper (heavyweight) imports (HS 4810.29): 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 4810.29: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding light-weight paper), for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (heavyweight) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported coated printing paper (heavyweight) worth $78.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 193 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 122% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (heavyweight) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($60.5 million), followed by Indonesia (8%) and Brazil (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 863% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (heavyweight) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coated printing paper (heavyweight) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.5 million in 2017 to $78.3 million in 2024, an increase of 219%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export coated printing paper (heavyweight)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $968 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $77.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (heavyweight)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (heavyweight) is subheading 4810.29. 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 4810 page.
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