🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of toilet paper and tissues: 2024 trade data
Imports of toilet paper and tissues by the United Arab Emirates reached $59.6 million in 2024 (21.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of toilet paper and tissues by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59.6M | 21.1K t |
| 2023 | $65.7M | 25.6K t |
| 2022 | $66.2M | 25.1K t |
| 2021 | $60.3M | 25.7K t |
| 2020 | $60.8M | 25.9K t |
| 2019 | $69.0M | 30.1K t |
| 2018 | $72.8M | 29.2K t |
| 2017 | $56.0M | 20.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports toilet paper and tissues from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (33%), China (33%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $19.6M | 33% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $19.6M | 33% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $6.0M | 10% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.9M | 4.9% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $807K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $582K | 1% |
Types of toilet paper and tissues under HS 4818
| 4818.20 | Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels | 57% |
| 4818.30 | Paper articles: tablecloths and serviettes, of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres | 16% |
| 4818.10 | Paper articles: toilet paper | 15% |
| 4818.90 | Paper articles: articles of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4818 | 11% |
| 4818.50 | Paper articles: apparel and clothing accessories of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4818.
Average import price of toilet paper and tissues
The average declared value was about $2.82 per kg, close to the world average of $2.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports toilet paper and tissues
The United Arab Emirates exported $25.4 million of toilet paper and tissues in 2024 (15.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (46%), Kuwait (14%), Bahrain (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $11.6M | 46% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $3.5M | 14% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $3.3M | 13% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $1.9M | 7.3% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $1.3M | 5.1% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $680K | 2.7% |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | $260K | 1% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $242K | 1% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $229K | 0.9% |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | $213K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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 4818: Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household or hospital articles, apparel and clothing accessories of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres.
Toilet paper and tissues trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of toilet paper and tissues imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported toilet paper and tissues worth $59.6 million in 2024 (21.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import toilet paper and tissues from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Saudi Arabia (33%), China (33%), Italy (10%).
What is the average import price of toilet paper and tissues in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $2.82 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.39 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export toilet paper and tissues?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported toilet paper and tissues worth $25.4 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain.
What is the HS code for toilet paper and tissues?
Toilet paper and tissues falls under HS heading 4818 (Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and simila). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading toilet paper and tissues with the United Arab Emirates?
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