🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of uncoated printing paper: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported uncoated printing paper worth $343.8 million (421.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of uncoated printing paper by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $343.8M | 421.0K t |
| 2023 | $314.5M | 316.5K t |
| 2022 | $270.0M | 246.6K t |
| 2021 | $188.0M | 186.4K t |
| 2020 | $158.6M | 184.4K t |
| 2019 | $281.7M | 268.4K t |
| 2018 | $199.7M | 197.9K t |
| 2017 | $150.5M | 175.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports uncoated printing paper from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (31%), China (22%), Singapore (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+261% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $106.6M | 31% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $74.2M | 22% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $47.2M | 14% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $46.4M | 14% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $35.2M | 10% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $3.9M | 1.1% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $3.8M | 1.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.4M | 1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.0M | 0.9% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $2.8M | 0.8% |
Types of uncoated printing paper under HS 4802
| 4802.57 | Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed… | 39% |
| 4802.55 | Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed… | 35% |
| 4802.56 | Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed… | 12% |
| 4802.61 | Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in rolls | 4.9% |
| 4802.69 | Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, other than rolls, other than… | 3.6% |
| 4802.58 | Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed… | 3.3% |
| 4802.62 | Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): over 10% by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, in sheets 435mm or less by… | 0.7% |
| 4802.54 | Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed… | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4802.
Average import price of uncoated printing paper
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, 23% below the world average of $1.06, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports uncoated printing paper
The United Arab Emirates exported $218.4 million of uncoated printing paper in 2024 (209.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Egypt (47%), United States (25%), South Africa (6%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $101.7M | 47% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $53.6M | 25% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $14.2M | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $9.0M | 4.1% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $8.4M | 3.8% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $6.1M | 2.8% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $4.0M | 1.8% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $3.3M | 1.5% |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | $1.7M | 0.8% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $1.4M | 0.6% |
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 4802: Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard.
Uncoated printing paper trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of uncoated printing paper imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported uncoated printing paper worth $343.8 million in 2024 (421.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import uncoated printing paper from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Indonesia (31%), China (22%), Singapore (14%).
What is the average import price of uncoated printing paper in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.06 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export uncoated printing paper?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported uncoated printing paper worth $218.4 million in 2024, mainly to Egypt, United States, South Africa.
What is the HS code for uncoated printing paper?
Uncoated printing paper falls under HS heading 4802 (Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape p). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading uncoated printing paper with the United Arab Emirates?
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