Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons was worth $10.08 billion in 2024, about 6.09 million tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017, and down 1% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.08B | 6.09M t |
| 2023 | $10.13B | 5.84M t |
| 2022 | $11.12B | 6.04M t |
| 2021 | $10.41B | 6.29M t |
| 2020 | $8.35B | 5.50M t |
| 2019 | $8.38B | 5.47M t |
| 2018 | $8.25B | 5.19M t |
| 2017 | $7.46B | 5.04M t |
Top corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by the United States and Germany. The top three supply 41% between them, out of 192 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.53B | 15% |
| United States | $1.35B | 13% |
| Germany | $1.26B | 13% |
| Poland | $603.4M | 6% |
| Italy | $424.3M | 4.2% |
| Austria | $365.7M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $323.8M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $293.6M | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $269.5M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $251.8M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $244.7M | 2.4% |
| France | $240.0M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (9%), Mexico (8%) and the Netherlands (8%). 223 countries imported it, and the top three take 25% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $866.8M | 8.6% |
| Mexico | $844.8M | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | $834.1M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $690.1M | 6.9% |
| France | $599.9M | 6% |
| Canada | $582.1M | 5.8% |
| Belgium | $362.1M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $309.4M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $270.8M | 2.7% |
| Hungary | $204.9M | 2% |
| Vietnam | $191.3M | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $182.0M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $2.16 per kg and Germany $1.33 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 4819.10: Paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard. HS 4819 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
China exported $1.53 billion in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by the United States (13%) and Germany (12%). In all, 192 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
The United States imported $866.8 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (8%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
It was worth $10.08 billion in 2024, about 6.09 million tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $11.12 billion. 192 countries reported exports and 223 reported imports.
What is the average price of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $2.16 per kg and Germany $1.33 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
The HS code for corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons is subheading 4819.10, in chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4819 page.
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