Paperboard boxes and cartons imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paperboard boxes and cartons by Ethiopia reached $10.0 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.9 million.
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 | $10.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 4.3K t |
Where Ethiopia imports paperboard boxes and cartons from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), Kenya (19%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 24% |
| Kenya | $1.9M | 19% |
| India | $1.4M | 14% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 12% |
| Sri Lanka | $738K | 7.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $657K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $476K | 4.7% |
| Egypt | $405K | 4% |
| Italy | $332K | 3.3% |
| United States | $257K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 4819
| 4819.10 | Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons | 58% |
| 4819.20 | Folding cartons (non-corrugated) | 33% |
| 4819.40 | Small paper sacks and bags | 7.2% |
| 4819.50 | Paper packing containers and sleeves | 1.3% |
| 4819.60 | Office storage boxes and filing materials | 0.3% |
| 4819.30 | Large paper sacks and bags | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4819.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, 28% below the world average of $2.38, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia paperboard boxes and cartons imports (HS 4819): 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: 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply paperboard boxes and cartons to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Kenya (19%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of paperboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $2.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paperboard boxes and cartons to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2019 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 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 Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 4819.10 (58% of the value) and 4819.20 (33%).
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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