Paperboard boxes and cartons exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Lebanon exported $18.1 million of paperboard boxes and cartons in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.7 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 | $18.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $22.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $21.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $20.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 11.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 5.9K t |
Where Lebanon exports paperboard boxes and cartons to
The largest buyer markets were Cyprus (21%), United Arab Emirates (16%), Oman (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4819
| 4819.10 | Paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard | 42% |
| 4819.20 | Paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard | 31% |
| 4819.40 | Paper and paperboard: sacks and bags, including cones, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, having a base width less than 40cm | 25% |
| 4819.50 | Paper and paperboard: packing containers, including record sleeves, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4819 | 0.8% |
| 4819.30 | Paper and paperboard: sacks and bags of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, having a base of a width of 40cm or more | 0.5% |
| 4819.60 | Paper and paperboard: box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, used in offices, shops or the like of paper, paperboard, cellulose… | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4819.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, close to the world average of $2.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paperboard boxes and cartons imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $15.8 million of paperboard boxes and cartons in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Jordan (16%), Syria (16%), Turkey (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $2.6M | 16% |
| Syria | $2.5M | 16% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 14% |
| Egypt | $2.0M | 12% |
| China | $2.0M | 12% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 8.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $630K | 4% |
| Portugal | $432K | 2.7% |
| Kuwait | $398K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $330K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $18.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy paperboard boxes and cartons from Lebanon?
Cyprus was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (16%) and Oman (13%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 87 buyer countries in total. Guinea grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average export price of paperboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $2.38 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of paperboard boxes and cartons from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $18.1 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. The peak was 2022 at $22.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import paperboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Lebanon imported $15.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Jordan, Syria and Turkey. That compares with exports of $18.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for paperboard boxes and cartons?
The HS code for paperboard boxes and cartons is heading 4819. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 4819.10 (42% of the value) and 4819.20 (31%). 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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