Household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — Import in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — Import was 120,091 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — Import in Saudi Arabia, 2000–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — import in Saudi Arabia is 120,091 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 22.5% on the previous year and down 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — import in Saudi Arabia peaked at 209,446 1000 USD in 2020 and was at its lowest, 16,794 1000 USD, in 2002.
Saudi Arabia ranks 32nd of 242 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — Import in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21,895 1000 USD | — |
| 2001 | 18,464 1000 USD | -15.7% |
| 2002 | 16,794 1000 USD | -9.0% |
| 2003 | 17,256 1000 USD | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 36,644 1000 USD | +112.4% |
| 2005 | 49,032 1000 USD | +33.8% |
| 2006 | 46,311 1000 USD | -5.5% |
| 2007 | 61,180 1000 USD | +32.1% |
| 2008 | 68,590 1000 USD | +12.1% |
| 2009 | 68,017 1000 USD | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 75,211 1000 USD | +10.6% |
| 2011 | 83,510 1000 USD | +11.0% |
| 2012 | 128,813 1000 USD | +54.2% |
| 2013 | 135,563 1000 USD | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 140,358 1000 USD | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 130,262 1000 USD | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 140,847 1000 USD | +8.1% |
| 2017 | 136,759 1000 USD | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 126,863 1000 USD | -7.2% |
| 2019 | 147,701 1000 USD | +16.4% |
| 2020 | 209,446 1000 USD | +41.8% |
| 2021 | 137,604 1000 USD | -34.3% |
| 2022 | 117,825 1000 USD | -14.4% |
| 2023 | 154,991 1000 USD | +31.5% |
| 2024 | 120,091 1000 USD | -22.5% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 120,091 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 46,075 1000 USD, 2.6× the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 120,091 1000 USD is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 10,168 1000 USD, 11.8× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — Import in Saudi Arabia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +112.4% | 17,256 1000 USD | 36,644 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40,418 1000 USD | 16,794 1000 USD | 68,590 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 124,589 1000 USD | 75,211 1000 USD | 147,701 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 147,991 1000 USD | 117,825 1000 USD | 209,446 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More environment data for Saudi Arabia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -52.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -27.86 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.424 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 9.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — import in Saudi Arabia?
- Household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — import in Saudi Arabia was 120,091 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — import recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 209,446 1000 USD in 2020.
- What is the lowest household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — import recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,794 1000 USD in 2002.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — import?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 32nd out of 242 countries with data for 2024.
- Is household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — import rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Household and sanitary paper, ready for use (export/import) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en