Coated printing paper (other sizes) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported coated printing paper (other sizes) worth $56.4 million (85.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $78.9 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 | $56.4M | 85.9K t |
| 2023 | $67.3M | 82.3K t |
| 2022 | $78.9M | 75.1K t |
| 2021 | $55.3M | 58.1K t |
| 2020 | $64.3M | 70.7K t |
| 2019 | $74.2M | 79.6K t |
| 2018 | $60.3M | 58.7K t |
| 2017 | $53.8M | 78.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports coated printing paper (other sizes) from
Most of the value came from India (41%), China (30%), South Korea (19%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $23.1M | 41% |
| China | $17.2M | 30% |
| South Korea | $11.0M | 20% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $129K | 0.2% |
| France | $104K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $102K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $36K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $26K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $20K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, 41% below the world average of $1.12, 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.
Coated printing paper (other sizes) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.5 million of coated printing paper (other sizes) in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (41%), Indonesia (20%), Bahrain (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+403% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $628K | 42% |
| Indonesia | $300K | 20% |
| Bahrain | $113K | 7.5% |
| Seychelles | $100K | 6.6% |
| Tanzania | $73K | 4.8% |
| India | $61K | 4.1% |
| Qatar | $43K | 2.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $31K | 2.1% |
| Uganda | $30K | 2% |
| Malawi | $29K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates coated printing paper (other sizes) imports (HS 4810.19): 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 4810.19: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sides exceeding 435mm and 297mm, unfolded, sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (other sizes) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported coated printing paper (other sizes) worth $56.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 85.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 200 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (other sizes) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($23.1 million), followed by China (30%) and South Korea (19%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (other sizes) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated printing paper (other sizes) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.8 million in 2017 to $56.4 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $78.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export coated printing paper (other sizes)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $54.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (other sizes)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (other sizes) is subheading 4810.19. 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 4810 page.
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