Paperboard boxes and cartons imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $10.7 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $39.1 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 | $10.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $26.5M | 12.7K t |
| 2021 | $19.2M | 19.0K t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $23.3M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $39.1M | 73.1K t |
| 2017 | $31.8M | 18.6K t |
Where Angola imports paperboard boxes and cartons from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (46%), China (15%), Spain (8%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $4.9M | 46% |
| China | $1.7M | 15% |
| Spain | $828K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $464K | 4.3% |
| India | $437K | 4.1% |
| Pakistan | $416K | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $389K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $348K | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $344K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $309K | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 4819
| 4819.20 | Folding cartons (non-corrugated) | 37% |
| 4819.10 | Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons | 28% |
| 4819.40 | Small paper sacks and bags | 22% |
| 4819.50 | Paper packing containers and sleeves | 9.6% |
| 4819.30 | Large paper sacks and bags | 2% |
| 4819.60 | Office storage boxes and filing materials | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4819.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.05 per kg, close to the world average of $2.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paperboard boxes and cartons exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $273 thousand (347 tonnes). Mauritania alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $187K | 68% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $30K | 11% |
| Republic of the Congo | $21K | 7.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $11K | 4% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 3.1% |
| Ghana | $6K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $4K | 1.6% |
| Namibia | $3K | 1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola paperboard boxes and cartons imports (HS 4819): 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: Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and the like, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres; box files, letter trays and the like, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of paperboard boxes and cartons imported by Angola?
Angola imported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply paperboard boxes and cartons to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by China (15%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of paperboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $2.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paperboard boxes and cartons to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.8 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2018 at $39.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.6 million a year.
Does Angola also export paperboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Angola exported $273 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 $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paperboard boxes and cartons?
The HS code for paperboard boxes and cartons is heading 4819. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 4819.20 (37% of the value) and 4819.10 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Angola, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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