Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons by Ethiopia reached $5.8 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 3.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (25%), China (23%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+393% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.4M | 25% |
| China | $1.4M | 23% |
| India | $984K | 17% |
| Sri Lanka | $658K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $651K | 11% |
| Italy | $330K | 5.7% |
| Egypt | $184K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $116K | 2% |
| Turkey | $82K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $21K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports (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 imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to Ethiopia?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (23%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 393% on the year.
What is the average import price of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2019 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ethiopia 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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