Paper envelopes exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of paper envelopes by the United Arab Emirates reached $13.8 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.5 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 | $13.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $15.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 2.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports paper envelopes to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+538% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.0M | 58% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.0M | 22% |
| Kuwait | $730K | 5.3% |
| Qatar | $677K | 4.9% |
| Bahrain | $589K | 4.3% |
| Egypt | $108K | 0.8% |
| Mozambique | $100K | 0.7% |
| Uganda | $87K | 0.6% |
| Seychelles | $81K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $78K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.97 per kg, close to the world average of $2.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper envelopes imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of paper envelopes by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.9 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from India (31%), China (22%), Spain (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+359% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 32% |
| China | $868K | 23% |
| Spain | $455K | 12% |
| Turkey | $372K | 9.6% |
| Malaysia | $212K | 5.5% |
| Indonesia | $132K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $105K | 2.7% |
| France | $100K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $89K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $81K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates paper envelopes exports (HS 4817.10): 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 4817.10: Paper and paperboard: envelopes.
Common questions
What is the value of paper envelopes exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported paper envelopes worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 158 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy paper envelopes from the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (22%) and Kuwait (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 61 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 538% on the year.
What is the average export price of paper envelopes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of paper envelopes from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, an increase of 200%. The peak was 2023 at $17.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import paper envelopes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Spain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper envelopes?
The HS code for paper envelopes is subheading 4817.10. 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 4817 page.
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