Newspaper and magazine waste exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of newspaper and magazine waste by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.7 million in 2024 (22.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 51% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.1 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 | $4.7M | 22.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 22.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 31.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 25.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 17.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 52.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 13.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports newspaper and magazine waste to
India alone took 98% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.6M | 98% |
| Philippines | $70K | 1.5% |
| Senegal | $17K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $16K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Azerbaijan | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, close to the world average of $0.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Newspaper and magazine waste imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $281 thousand of newspaper and magazine waste in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were South Africa (43%), South Korea (36%), Turkey (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $121K | 43% |
| South Korea | $101K | 36% |
| Turkey | $26K | 9.1% |
| Japan | $23K | 8.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0.1% |
| Croatia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates newspaper and magazine waste exports (HS 4707.30): 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 4707.30: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (e.g. newspapers, journals and similar printed matter).
Common questions
What is the value of newspaper and magazine waste exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported newspaper and magazine waste worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 112 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries buy newspaper and magazine waste from the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the Philippines (1%) and Senegal (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Senegal grew fastest among the top ten, up 531% on the year.
What is the average export price of newspaper and magazine waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of newspaper and magazine waste from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import newspaper and magazine waste?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $281 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, South Korea and Turkey. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for newspaper and magazine waste?
The HS code for newspaper and magazine waste is subheading 4707.30. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4707 page.
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