Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons by Angola reached $3.0 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $24.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $24.3M | 66.2K t |
| 2017 | $19.5M | 13.1K t |
Where Angola imports corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Spain (23%), Portugal (18%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $955K | 32% |
| Spain | $684K | 23% |
| Portugal | $523K | 18% |
| Pakistan | $334K | 11% |
| India | $239K | 8.1% |
| United States | $62K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $56K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $31K | 1.1% |
| France | $21K | 0.7% |
| Morocco | $13K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons exports from Angola
Exports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons by Angola reached $260 thousand in 2024 (347 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mauritania accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $187K | 72% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $30K | 12% |
| Republic of the Congo | $21K | 8.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $11K | 4.2% |
| Ghana | $6K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $3K | 1.1% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports (HS 4819.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imported by Angola?
Angola imported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($955 thousand), followed by Spain (23%) and Portugal (18%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 447% on the year.
What is the average import price of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.5 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 85%. The peak was 2018 at $24.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
Does Angola also export corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Angola exported $260 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
The HS code for corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons is subheading 4819.10. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4819 page.
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