Folding cartons (non-corrugated) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of folding cartons (non-corrugated) by Ghana reached $16.8 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). That is 72% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $16.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 3.1K t |
Where Ghana imports folding cartons (non-corrugated) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.6M | 51% |
| India | $7.6M | 46% |
| Indonesia | $228K | 1.4% |
| Senegal | $82K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $49K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $42K | 0.3% |
| France | $35K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $13K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.25 per kg, 26% below the world average of $3.03, 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 Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana 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 Ghana?
Ghana imported folding cartons (non-corrugated) worth $16.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply folding cartons (non-corrugated) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by India (46%) and Indonesia (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of folding cartons (non-corrugated) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $3.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of folding cartons (non-corrugated) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $16.8 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 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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