Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Burundi imported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $2.2 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.3 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 | $2.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 922 t |
| 2017 | $124K | 64 t |
Where Burundi imports corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.1M | 96% |
| China | $64K | 2.9% |
| India | $10K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, 36% below the world average of $1.65, 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 Burundi?
The shipment records behind Burundi 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 Burundi?
Burundi imported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to Burundi?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (3%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 266% on the year.
What is the average import price of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, 36% below 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 Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $124 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 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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