Folding cartons (non-corrugated) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in folding cartons (non-corrugated) was worth $9.66 billion in 2024, about 3.19 million tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $9.66B | 3.19M t |
| 2023 | $10.01B | 3.15M t |
| 2022 | $10.50B | 3.39M t |
| 2021 | $9.64B | 3.19M t |
| 2020 | $8.40B | 3.04M t |
| 2019 | $8.55B | 3.20M t |
| 2018 | $8.51B | 2.99M t |
| 2017 | $7.94B | 2.92M t |
Top folding cartons (non-corrugated) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (19%), Germany (12%) and Poland (7%). 178 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 38%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.84B | 19% |
| Germany | $1.11B | 12% |
| Poland | $715.9M | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $524.7M | 5.4% |
| United States | $510.3M | 5.3% |
| Canada | $498.0M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $362.5M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $271.8M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $270.4M | 2.8% |
| Austria | $268.9M | 2.8% |
| France | $226.4M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $217.0M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of France and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 222 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.10B | 11% |
| France | $857.8M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $632.8M | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $444.4M | 4.6% |
| Poland | $359.2M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $342.5M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $321.5M | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $301.4M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $296.3M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $279.1M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $248.1M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $242.0M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $3.99 per kg and Belgium $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 4819.20: Paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard. HS 4819 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most folding cartons (non-corrugated)?
China exported $1.84 billion in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Germany (12%) and Poland (7%). In all, 178 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most folding cartons (non-corrugated)?
The United States imported $1.10 billion in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of France (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in folding cartons (non-corrugated)?
It was worth $9.66 billion in 2024, about 3.19 million tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $10.50 billion. 178 countries reported exports and 222 reported imports.
What is the average price of folding cartons (non-corrugated) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.03 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $3.99 per kg and Belgium $1.33 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for folding cartons (non-corrugated)?
The HS code for folding cartons (non-corrugated) is subheading 4819.20, 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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