Specialty embossed paper and cardboard imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $5.8 million of specialty embossed paper and cardboard in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 12% more than in 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 | $5.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 720 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 762 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 814 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports specialty embossed paper and cardboard from
The largest suppliers were Italy (30%), Switzerland (22%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+731% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.7M | 30% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 22% |
| Turkey | $731K | 13% |
| United States | $598K | 10% |
| India | $515K | 8.9% |
| Germany | $405K | 7% |
| China | $330K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $74K | 1.3% |
| France | $43K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $38K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, 32% above the world average of $1.97. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates specialty embossed paper and cardboard imports (HS 4808.90): 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 4808.90: Paper and paperboard: other than corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets) or kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty embossed paper and cardboard imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported specialty embossed paper and cardboard worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 201 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty embossed paper and cardboard to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Switzerland (22%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 731% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty embossed paper and cardboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $1.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty embossed paper and cardboard to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 258%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty embossed paper and cardboard?
The HS code for specialty embossed paper and cardboard is subheading 4808.90. 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 4808 page.
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