Other paper and paperboard — Export value in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Other paper and paperboard — Export value was 149,119 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Export value in Saudi Arabia, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard — export value in Saudi Arabia is 149,119 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.6% on the previous year and down 14.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — export value in Saudi Arabia peaked at 268,657 1000 USD in 2021 and was at its lowest, 525 1000 USD, in 1993.
Saudi Arabia ranks 56th of 237 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard — Export value in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 90,019 1000 USD | — |
| 1993 | 525 1000 USD | -99.4% |
| 1994 | 7,476 1000 USD | +1324.0% |
| 1995 | 8,544 1000 USD | +14.3% |
| 1996 | 2,159 1000 USD | -74.7% |
| 1997 | 2,843 1000 USD | +31.7% |
| 1998 | 14,766 1000 USD | +419.4% |
| 1999 | 16,085 1000 USD | +8.9% |
| 2000 | 5,116 1000 USD | -68.2% |
| 2001 | 6,787 1000 USD | +32.7% |
| 2002 | 6,787 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 6,787 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 9,292 1000 USD | +36.9% |
| 2005 | 9,292 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 79,500 1000 USD | +755.6% |
| 2007 | 130,222 1000 USD | +63.8% |
| 2008 | 130,222 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 130,222 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 139,310 1000 USD | +7.0% |
| 2011 | 154,448 1000 USD | +10.9% |
| 2012 | 157,889 1000 USD | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 167,430 1000 USD | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 174,855 1000 USD | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 162,801 1000 USD | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 169,420 1000 USD | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 150,916 1000 USD | -10.9% |
| 2018 | 224,016 1000 USD | +48.4% |
| 2019 | 179,126 1000 USD | -20.0% |
| 2020 | 198,384 1000 USD | +10.8% |
| 2021 | 268,657 1000 USD | +35.4% |
| 2022 | 222,666 1000 USD | -17.1% |
| 2023 | 153,045 1000 USD | -31.3% |
| 2024 | 149,119 1000 USD | -2.6% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 149,119 1000 USD is above the median for high income countries, which is 41,074 1000 USD, 3.6× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 149,119 1000 USD is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 18,428 1000 USD, 8.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard — Export value 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +1324.0% | 525 1000 USD | 7,476 1000 USD |
| 2006 | +755.6% | 9,292 1000 USD | 79,500 1000 USD |
| 1998 | +419.4% | 2,843 1000 USD | 14,766 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,802 1000 USD | 525 1000 USD | 90,019 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2000s | 51,423 1000 USD | 5,116 1000 USD | 130,222 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 168,021 1000 USD | 139,310 1000 USD | 224,016 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 198,374 1000 USD | 149,119 1000 USD | 268,657 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 53 New Zealand 175,467 1000 USD compare
- 54 Norway 164,405 1000 USD compare
- 55 Bulgaria 157,473 1000 USD compare
- 57 Croatia 121,443 1000 USD compare
- 58 Bosnia and Herzegovina 114,957 1000 USD compare
- 59 Czechoslovakia 102,801 1000 USD
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 other paper and paperboard — export value in Saudi Arabia?
- Other paper and paperboard — export value in Saudi Arabia was 149,119 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — export value recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 268,657 1000 USD in 2021.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — export value recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 525 1000 USD in 1993.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for other paper and paperboard — export value?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 56th out of 237 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — export value rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.7%. 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 Other paper and paperboard — Export 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