Paperboard boxes and cartons imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Egypt imported $145.5 million of paperboard boxes and cartons in 2024 (47.0 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $145.5M | 47.0K t |
| 2023 | $121.7M | 45.6K t |
| 2022 | $156.0M | 49.8K t |
| 2021 | $166.7M | 64.1K t |
| 2020 | $87.6M | 44.4K t |
| 2019 | $96.9M | 52.0K t |
| 2018 | $81.5M | 44.8K t |
| 2017 | $66.5M | 39.5K t |
Where Egypt imports paperboard boxes and cartons from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $91.5M | 63% |
| Turkey | $13.7M | 9.4% |
| Italy | $13.0M | 8.9% |
| Israel | $8.3M | 5.7% |
| China | $4.7M | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.0M | 2.8% |
| Kenya | $2.3M | 1.6% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $1.0M | 0.7% |
| India | $950K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 4819
| 4819.20 | Paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard | 50% |
| 4819.10 | Paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard | 40% |
| 4819.40 | Paper and paperboard: sacks and bags, including cones, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, having a base width less than 40cm | 4.2% |
| 4819.30 | Paper and paperboard: sacks and bags of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, having a base of a width of 40cm or more | 3.6% |
| 4819.50 | Paper and paperboard: packing containers, including record sleeves, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4819 | 1.8% |
| 4819.60 | Paper and paperboard: box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, used in offices, shops or the like of paper, paperboard, cellulose… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4819.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, 30% above the world average of $2.38. 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.
Paperboard boxes and cartons exports from Egypt
Exports of paperboard boxes and cartons by Egypt reached $92.2 million in 2024 (48.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (34%), Ireland (11%), Sudan (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $31.2M | 34% |
| Ireland | $10.1M | 11% |
| Sudan | $6.0M | 6.5% |
| Morocco | $5.8M | 6.3% |
| Israel | $4.9M | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.8M | 4.2% |
| Palestine | $3.3M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 3.5% |
| United States | $3.1M | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $2.6M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 Egypt?
Egypt imported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $145.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply paperboard boxes and cartons to Egypt?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($91.5 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of paperboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $2.38 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of paperboard boxes and cartons to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $66.5 million in 2017 to $145.5 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2021 at $166.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export paperboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Egypt exported $92.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Ireland and Sudan. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $53.3 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 Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 4819.20 (50% of the value) and 4819.10 (40%). 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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