Paperboard boxes and cartons imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paperboard boxes and cartons by Cameroon reached $14.7 million in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $31.2 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 | $14.7M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $22.0M | 15.0K t |
| 2022 | $27.4M | 20.4K t |
| 2021 | $31.2M | 21.0K t |
| 2020 | $24.1M | 16.3K t |
| 2019 | $22.7M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $21.6M | 15.7K t |
| 2017 | $20.8M | 22.1K t |
Where Cameroon imports paperboard boxes and cartons from
Most of the value came from Morocco (43%), China (42%), Netherlands (4%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $6.4M | 43% |
| China | $6.2M | 42% |
| Netherlands | $603K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $326K | 2.2% |
| France | $320K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $145K | 1% |
| Lebanon | $122K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $112K | 0.8% |
| India | $95K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $82K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 4819
| 4819.10 | Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons | 58% |
| 4819.20 | Folding cartons (non-corrugated) | 35% |
| 4819.40 | Small paper sacks and bags | 5.6% |
| 4819.60 | Office storage boxes and filing materials | 0.6% |
| 4819.30 | Large paper sacks and bags | 0.5% |
| 4819.50 | Paper packing containers and sleeves | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4819.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, 44% below the world average of $2.38, 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.
Paperboard boxes and cartons exports from Cameroon
Exports of paperboard boxes and cartons by Cameroon reached $399 thousand in 2024 (67 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Central African Republic accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+467% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | $340K | 85% |
| United Kingdom | $46K | 11% |
| South Korea | $6K | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $3K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.3% |
| France | $1K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $1K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $0K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon 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 Cameroon?
Cameroon imported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply paperboard boxes and cartons to Cameroon?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by China (42%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of paperboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $2.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paperboard boxes and cartons to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.8 million in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2021 at $31.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.1 million a year.
Does Cameroon also export paperboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Cameroon exported $399 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Central African Republic, the United Kingdom and South Korea. On balance Cameroon is a net importer of this product, by about $14.3 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 Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 4819.10 (57% of the value) and 4819.20 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cameroon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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