Paper packing containers and sleeves exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of paper packing containers and sleeves by Kenya reached $6.9 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 46% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $15.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $12.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $340K | 119 t |
Where Kenya exports paper packing containers and sleeves to
One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+740% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.25 per kg, close to the world average of $4.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper packing containers and sleeves imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported paper packing containers and sleeves worth $717 thousand (437 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $588K | 82% |
| Saudi Arabia | $40K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $37K | 5.1% |
| Singapore | $9K | 1.3% |
| India | $7K | 1% |
| United States | $7K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.8% |
| Iran | $5K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya paper packing containers and sleeves exports (HS 4819.50): 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 4819.50: Paper and paperboard: packing containers, including record sleeves, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4819.
Common questions
What is the value of paper packing containers and sleeves exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported paper packing containers and sleeves worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy paper packing containers and sleeves from Kenya?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Egypt (17%) and Tanzania (15%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 740% on the year.
What is the average export price of paper packing containers and sleeves per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.25 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of paper packing containers and sleeves from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $340 thousand in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also import paper packing containers and sleeves?
Yes. Kenya imported $717 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper packing containers and sleeves?
The HS code for paper packing containers and sleeves is subheading 4819.50. 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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