Paper and pulp articles (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $134.7 million of paper and pulp articles (other) in 2024 (48.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $134.7M | 48.3K t |
| 2023 | $112.4M | 39.7K t |
| 2022 | $103.7M | 34.4K t |
| 2021 | $61.4M | 27.3K t |
| 2020 | $59.9M | 20.3K t |
| 2019 | $62.8M | 21.4K t |
| 2018 | $51.6M | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $57.0M | 23.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports paper and pulp articles (other) from
India alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $87.2M | 65% |
| China | $28.3M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11.7M | 8.7% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 1% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 0.9% |
| France | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $616K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $561K | 0.4% |
| United States | $465K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $328K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.79 per kg, close to the world average of $2.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper and pulp articles (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.7 million of paper and pulp articles (other) in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (23%), Qatar (11%), United States (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $619K | 23% |
| Qatar | $288K | 11% |
| United States | $197K | 7.2% |
| Kuwait | $194K | 7.1% |
| Bahrain | $183K | 6.7% |
| Seychelles | $133K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $118K | 4.3% |
| Egypt | $108K | 3.9% |
| Maldives | $73K | 2.7% |
| France | $70K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates paper and pulp articles (other) imports (HS 4823.90): 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 4823.90: Paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4823.
Common questions
What is the value of paper and pulp articles (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported paper and pulp articles (other) worth $134.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 223 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and pulp articles (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($87.2 million), followed by China (21%) and Saudi Arabia (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and pulp articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.79 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $2.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper and pulp articles (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.0 million in 2017 to $134.7 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $80.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export paper and pulp articles (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United States. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $132.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper and pulp articles (other)?
The HS code for paper and pulp articles (other) is subheading 4823.90. 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 4823 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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