Transfer paper and stencil paper imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported transfer paper and stencil paper worth $2.5 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 53% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.4 million.
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 | $2.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 250 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 159 t |
| 2019 | $716K | 295 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 329 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 625 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports transfer paper and stencil paper from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 82% |
| Taiwan | $181K | 7.2% |
| India | $77K | 3.1% |
| France | $57K | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $30K | 1.2% |
| Mozambique | $30K | 1.2% |
| United States | $29K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $23K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, 46% below the world average of $2.02, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates transfer paper and stencil paper imports (HS 4816.90): 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 4816.90: Paper: carbon paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading no. 4809), n.e.c. in item no. 4816.20.
Common questions
What is the value of transfer paper and stencil paper imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported transfer paper and stencil paper worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply transfer paper and stencil paper to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Taiwan (7%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of transfer paper and stencil paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $2.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transfer paper and stencil paper to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2023 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for transfer paper and stencil paper?
The HS code for transfer paper and stencil paper is subheading 4816.90. 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 4816 page.
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