Folding cartons (non-corrugated) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported folding cartons (non-corrugated) worth $4.5 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $4.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 803 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 801 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 728 t |
| 2017 | $975K | 469 t |
Where the DR Congo imports folding cartons (non-corrugated) from
India alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.4M | 53% |
| China | $1.7M | 38% |
| Finland | $211K | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $130K | 2.9% |
| France | $28K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $15K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $10K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.2% |
| Senegal | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, 37% 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo 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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported folding cartons (non-corrugated) worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply folding cartons (non-corrugated) to the DR Congo?
India was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (38%) and Finland (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of folding cartons (non-corrugated) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $3.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of folding cartons (non-corrugated) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $975 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 360%. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 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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