Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons by Ghana reached $17.3 million in 2024 (15.6 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 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 | $17.3M | 15.6K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 13.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $17.3M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 8.6K t |
Where Ghana imports corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from
Most of the value came from Morocco (43%), China (42%), Spain (6%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $7.4M | 43% |
| China | $7.3M | 42% |
| Spain | $953K | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $418K | 2.4% |
| France | $198K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $132K | 0.8% |
| Brazil | $121K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $89K | 0.5% |
| Senegal | $87K | 0.5% |
| India | $68K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, 33% below the world average of $1.65, 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.
Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $4.1 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Togo accounted for 50% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $2.0M | 50% |
| Burkina Faso | $1.7M | 42% |
| Niger | $105K | 2.6% |
| Benin | $70K | 1.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $64K | 1.6% |
| Senegal | $47K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana 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 Ghana?
Ghana imported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to Ghana?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by China (42%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average import price of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
Does Ghana also export corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Ghana exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Burkina Faso and Niger. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $13.2 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.
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