Folding cartons (non-corrugated) imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported folding cartons (non-corrugated) worth $2.9 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 102% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $2.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 685 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 798 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $883K | 384 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 634 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 813 t |
Where Botswana imports folding cartons (non-corrugated) from
South Africa alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+537% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 90% |
| Zimbabwe | $134K | 4.6% |
| China | $121K | 4.1% |
| India | $24K | 0.8% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, 29% below the world average of $3.03, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana folding cartons (non-corrugated) imports (HS 4819.20): 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 4819.20: Paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of folding cartons (non-corrugated) imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported folding cartons (non-corrugated) worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply folding cartons (non-corrugated) to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Zimbabwe (5%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 537% on the year.
What is the average import price of folding cartons (non-corrugated) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $3.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of folding cartons (non-corrugated) to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for folding cartons (non-corrugated)?
The HS code for folding cartons (non-corrugated) is subheading 4819.20. 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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