Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) by the United Arab Emirates reached $119.7 million in 2024 (153.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $119.7M | 153.0K t |
| 2023 | $124.7M | 124.7K t |
| 2022 | $106.8M | 104.9K t |
| 2021 | $78.4M | 72.9K t |
| 2020 | $52.2M | 58.0K t |
| 2019 | $131.7M | 126.8K t |
| 2018 | $82.4M | 82.9K t |
| 2017 | $33.5M | 40.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (30%), Thailand (21%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $35.4M | 30% |
| Thailand | $24.9M | 21% |
| China | $21.0M | 18% |
| Singapore | $17.2M | 14% |
| India | $14.5M | 12% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $829K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $513K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $481K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $475K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.04, 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.
Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $74.0 million of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) in 2024 (68.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Egypt alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+565% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $53.2M | 72% |
| South Africa | $8.3M | 11% |
| Morocco | $6.9M | 9.4% |
| Poland | $858K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $832K | 1.1% |
| Ukraine | $760K | 1% |
| Kenya | $715K | 1% |
| Uganda | $458K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $283K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $201K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) imports (HS 4802.55): 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 4802.55: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) worth $119.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 153.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 201 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) to the United Arab Emirates?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($35.4 million), followed by Thailand (21%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 471% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.04 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.5 million in 2017 to $119.7 million in 2024, an increase of 257%. The peak was 2019 at $131.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $91.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $74.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, South Africa and Morocco. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $45.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) is subheading 4802.55. 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 4802 page.
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