🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of uncoated paperboard: 2024 trade data
Imports of uncoated paperboard by the United Arab Emirates reached $124.0 million in 2024 (242.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $197.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of uncoated paperboard by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $124.0M | 242.1K t |
| 2023 | $150.1M | 264.2K t |
| 2022 | $197.6M | 270.3K t |
| 2021 | $174.3M | 258.2K t |
| 2020 | $119.5M | 244.3K t |
| 2019 | $109.0M | 208.4K t |
| 2018 | $106.1M | 190.3K t |
| 2017 | $84.5M | 161.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports uncoated paperboard from
Most of the value came from India (27%), Saudi Arabia (14%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $33.7M | 27% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $17.7M | 14% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $16.9M | 14% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $13.0M | 11% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $9.4M | 7.6% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $5.2M | 4.2% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $5.1M | 4.1% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $4.9M | 4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $3.1M | 2.5% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $2.7M | 2.2% |
Types of uncoated paperboard under HS 4805
| 4805.19 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, fluting paper other than semi-chemical or straw, rolls or sheets | 28% |
| 4805.24 | Paper & paperboard: uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight 150g/m2, or less, in rolls or sheets | 22% |
| 4805.92 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805 | 17% |
| 4805.91 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no.4805 | 12% |
| 4805.93 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 225/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805 | 12% |
| 4805.40 | Paper and paperboard: filter paper and paperboard, uncoated, in rolls or sheets | 5.9% |
| 4805.11 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, semi-chemical fluting paper, rolls or sheets | 2.1% |
| 4805.25 | Paper & paperboard: uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight over 150g/m2, in rolls or sheets | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4805.
Average import price of uncoated paperboard
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports uncoated paperboard
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported uncoated paperboard worth $64.7 million (150.9 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $38.2M | 59% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $9.6M | 15% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $7.0M | 11% |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | $1.8M | 2.8% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | $917K | 1.4% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $739K | 1.1% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $701K | 1.1% |
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 4805: Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets.
Uncoated paperboard trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported uncoated paperboard worth $124.0 million in 2024 (242.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import uncoated paperboard from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (27%), Saudi Arabia (14%), Germany (14%).
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.56 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export uncoated paperboard?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported uncoated paperboard worth $64.7 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Australia, South Africa.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard?
Uncoated paperboard falls under HS heading 4805 (Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading uncoated paperboard with the United Arab Emirates?
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