🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of kraft paper: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported kraft paper worth $113.3 million (193.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $171.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of kraft paper by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113.3M | 193.3K t |
| 2023 | $118.3M | 161.6K t |
| 2022 | $171.6M | 169.9K t |
| 2021 | $139.4M | 167.4K t |
| 2020 | $96.8M | 169.0K t |
| 2019 | $91.2M | 132.3K t |
| 2018 | $141.3M | 172.5K t |
| 2017 | $107.9M | 170.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports kraft paper from
The largest suppliers were India (33%), United States (13%), Sweden (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+540% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $37.6M | 33% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $14.7M | 13% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $13.0M | 12% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $6.3M | 5.5% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $5.9M | 5.2% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $5.9M | 5.2% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.3M | 3.8% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $4.1M | 3.6% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $3.0M | 2.7% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $2.8M | 2.5% |
Types of kraft paper under HS 4804
| 4804.11 | Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 29% |
| 4804.39 | Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 25% |
| 4804.51 | Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, unbleached, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 15% |
| 4804.31 | Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, unbleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 10% |
| 4804.21 | Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 9.5% |
| 4804.19 | Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 5.6% |
| 4804.29 | Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 | 4.6% |
| 4804.41 | Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, unbleached, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225g/m2, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no.… | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4804.
Average import price of kraft paper
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 27% below the world average of $0.81, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports kraft paper
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported kraft paper worth $7.1 million (11.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (34%), Israel (17%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Guatemala grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $2.4M | 34% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $1.2M | 17% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $905K | 13% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $566K | 8% |
| 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | $536K | 7.5% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $423K | 5.9% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $237K | 3.3% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $146K | 2% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $107K | 1.5% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $104K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 4804: Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Kraft paper trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of kraft paper imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported kraft paper worth $113.3 million in 2024 (193.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import kraft paper from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (33%), United States (13%), Sweden (11%).
What is the average import price of kraft paper in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.81 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export kraft paper?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported kraft paper worth $7.1 million in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Israel, Saudi Arabia.
What is the HS code for kraft paper?
Kraft paper falls under HS heading 4804 (Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading kraft paper with the United Arab Emirates?
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