Light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $31.1 million of light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) in 2024 (72.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $72.0 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 | $31.1M | 72.5K t |
| 2023 | $40.2M | 82.3K t |
| 2022 | $52.7M | 78.1K t |
| 2021 | $49.1M | 79.1K t |
| 2020 | $35.6M | 79.2K t |
| 2019 | $54.6M | 121.0K t |
| 2018 | $72.0M | 128.9K t |
| 2017 | $24.5M | 52.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) to
Saudi Arabia alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $19.3M | 62% |
| Australia | $6.2M | 20% |
| South Africa | $3.4M | 11% |
| Sri Lanka | $775K | 2.5% |
| China | $474K | 1.5% |
| Guatemala | $397K | 1.3% |
| Mozambique | $308K | 1% |
| Malta | $176K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $103K | 0.3% |
| Ecuador | $11K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, close to the world average of $0.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) worth $26.8 million (64.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were India (32%), Malaysia (21%), Saudi Arabia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.4M | 32% |
| Malaysia | $5.6M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.4M | 16% |
| Pakistan | $2.4M | 9% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $859K | 3.2% |
| Portugal | $720K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $669K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $584K | 2.2% |
| France | $457K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) exports (HS 4805.24): 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 4805.24: Paper & paperboard: uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight 150g/m2, or less, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) worth $31.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 72.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 96 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($19.3 million), followed by Australia (20%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Guatemala grew fastest among the top ten, up 471% on the year.
What is the average export price of light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $24.5 million in 2017 to $31.1 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2018 at $72.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $26.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. That compares with exports of $31.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2)?
The HS code for light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) is subheading 4805.24. 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?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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