Folding cartons (non-corrugated) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported folding cartons (non-corrugated) worth $13.2 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $13.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 2.3K t |
Where Kenya imports folding cartons (non-corrugated) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.9M | 52% |
| China | $2.7M | 21% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.3M | 9.6% |
| Hong Kong | $887K | 6.7% |
| Sweden | $710K | 5.4% |
| Egypt | $252K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $164K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $142K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $44K | 0.3% |
| Finland | $16K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, close to the world average of $3.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Folding cartons (non-corrugated) exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $2.4 million of folding cartons (non-corrugated) in 2024 (690 tonnes). Tanzania alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.2M | 52% |
| Rwanda | $434K | 19% |
| Uganda | $237K | 10% |
| Ethiopia | $79K | 3.4% |
| Yemen | $63K | 2.7% |
| Mozambique | $45K | 1.9% |
| Somalia | $41K | 1.8% |
| Burundi | $39K | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $34K | 1.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $26K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya imported folding cartons (non-corrugated) worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply folding cartons (non-corrugated) to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by China (21%) and Sri Lanka (10%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of folding cartons (non-corrugated) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $3.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of folding cartons (non-corrugated) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 168%. The peak was 2022 at $13.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export folding cartons (non-corrugated)?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $10.8 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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