Paperboard boxes and cartons exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire exported $52.5 million of paperboard boxes and cartons in 2024 (32.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $72.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52.5M | 32.6K t |
| 2023 | $63.9M | 34.2K t |
| 2022 | $72.5M | 38.8K t |
| 2021 | $66.6M | 38.9K t |
| 2020 | $56.8M | 37.9K t |
| 2019 | $55.7M | 33.4K t |
| 2018 | $54.1M | 33.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 3.7K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports paperboard boxes and cartons to
Most of it went to Burkina Faso (22%), Mali (19%), France (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+458% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4819
| 4819.30 | Large paper sacks and bags | 43% |
| 4819.10 | Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons | 42% |
| 4819.20 | Folding cartons (non-corrugated) | 14% |
| 4819.40 | Small paper sacks and bags | 0.6% |
| 4819.60 | Office storage boxes and filing materials | 0.1% |
| 4819.50 | Paper packing containers and sleeves | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4819.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.61 per kg, 32% 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 imports to Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire imported $30.1 million of paperboard boxes and cartons in 2024 (19.8 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Morocco (43%), China (21%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, Senegal grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $12.9M | 43% |
| China | $6.3M | 21% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 11% |
| France | $1.5M | 5.1% |
| India | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $908K | 3% |
| Senegal | $872K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $625K | 2.1% |
| Nigeria | $444K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $391K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire paperboard boxes and cartons exports (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 exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $52.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy paperboard boxes and cartons from Cote d'Ivoire?
Burkina Faso was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by Mali (19%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 458% on the year.
What is the average export price of paperboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $2.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of paperboard boxes and cartons from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $52.5 million in 2024, an increase of 496%. The peak was 2022 at $72.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.9 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import paperboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $30.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Morocco, China and Spain. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $22.4 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 Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 4819.30 (43% of the value) and 4819.10 (42%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Cote d'Ivoire reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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