Heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.3 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 13.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 15.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 14.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 2.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) to
Saudi Arabia alone took 74% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 74% |
| Guatemala | $342K | 10% |
| United States | $280K | 8.4% |
| China | $123K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $78K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $51K | 1.5% |
| Pakistan | $6K | 0.2% |
| Peru | $5K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.3 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from India (42%), Malaysia (18%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+552% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $967K | 43% |
| Malaysia | $417K | 18% |
| China | $260K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $182K | 8% |
| Portugal | $131K | 5.7% |
| France | $112K | 4.9% |
| United States | $71K | 3.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $68K | 3% |
| Canada | $53K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) exports (HS 4805.25): 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 4805.25: Paper & paperboard: uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight over 150g/m2, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 88 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries buy heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Guatemala (10%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 255% on the year.
What is the average export price of heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. The peak was 2021 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Malaysia and China. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2)?
The HS code for heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) is subheading 4805.25. 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 4805 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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More trade data for the United Arab Emirates
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- Light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2)
- Uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2)
- Uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2)
- Uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+)
- Filter paper and paperboard
- Semi-chemical fluting paper
- All United Arab Emirates trade data
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