Uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) by the United Arab Emirates reached $14.9 million in 2024 (17.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $14.9M | 17.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 12.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 14.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.3M | 15.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 14.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 17.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Indonesia (30%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 35% |
| Indonesia | $4.5M | 30% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 17% |
| India | $514K | 3.5% |
| France | $449K | 3% |
| South Korea | $413K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $316K | 2.1% |
| United States | $257K | 1.7% |
| Bulgaria | $256K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $92K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.08, 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.
Uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) worth $275 thousand (260 tonnes). Philippines alone took 75% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $205K | 75% |
| Costa Rica | $33K | 12% |
| Malaysia | $26K | 9.3% |
| Malawi | $9K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.6% |
| Maldives | $0K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0.1% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) imports (HS 4805.91): 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 4805.91: Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no.4805.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Indonesia (30%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 469% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $17.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $275 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Philippines, Costa Rica and Malaysia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2)?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) is subheading 4805.91. 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 4805 page.
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