Folding cartons (non-corrugated) imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $73.0 million of folding cartons (non-corrugated) in 2024 (18.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $73.0M | 18.6K t |
| 2023 | $55.9M | 14.5K t |
| 2022 | $75.7M | 19.2K t |
| 2021 | $66.1M | 18.3K t |
| 2020 | $31.7M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $34.0M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $28.3M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $20.3M | 6.2K t |
Where Egypt imports folding cartons (non-corrugated) from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $56.0M | 77% |
| Turkey | $10.7M | 15% |
| China | $1.6M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $770K | 1.1% |
| Lebanon | $526K | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $473K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $465K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $336K | 0.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $205K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.93 per kg, 30% above the world average of $3.03. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Folding cartons (non-corrugated) exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $16.4 million of folding cartons (non-corrugated) in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Lebanon (11%), Sudan (11%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+363% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $1.9M | 11% |
| Sudan | $1.7M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 10% |
| Israel | $1.4M | 8.3% |
| Jordan | $1.3M | 8.1% |
| Palestine | $1.3M | 7.8% |
| Morocco | $1.0M | 6.3% |
| Libya | $811K | 5% |
| Algeria | $690K | 4.2% |
| Ireland | $498K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt 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 Egypt?
Egypt imported folding cartons (non-corrugated) worth $73.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply folding cartons (non-corrugated) to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($56.0 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of folding cartons (non-corrugated) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.93 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $3.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of folding cartons (non-corrugated) to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.3 million in 2017 to $73.0 million in 2024, an increase of 260%. The peak was 2022 at $75.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.1 million a year.
Does Egypt also export folding cartons (non-corrugated)?
Yes. Egypt exported $16.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, Sudan and Saudi Arabia. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $56.6 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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