Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $64.3 million (38.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average.
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 | $64.3M | 38.3K t |
| 2023 | $62.9M | 31.7K t |
| 2022 | $55.1M | 28.2K t |
| 2021 | $17.6M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 24.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 7.4K t |
Where Egypt exports corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to
The largest buyer markets were Libya (44%), Ireland (15%), Morocco (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $28.5M | 44% |
| Ireland | $9.4M | 15% |
| Morocco | $4.3M | 6.6% |
| Sudan | $4.2M | 6.6% |
| United States | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| Kenya | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 3.5% |
| Palestine | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 2% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports to Egypt
In 2024, Egypt imported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $58.3 million (23.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (48%), Italy (21%), Israel (14%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $28.1M | 48% |
| Italy | $12.0M | 21% |
| Israel | $8.3M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 4.2% |
| China | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| India | $884K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $405K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $296K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $179K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons exports (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 exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $64.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from Egypt?
Libya was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($28.5 million), followed by Ireland (15%) and Morocco (7%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 84 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average export price of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $64.3 million in 2024, an increase of 669%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.8 million a year.
Does Egypt also import corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Egypt imported $58.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, Italy and Israel. That compares with exports of $64.3 million in the same 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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