Corrugated cardboard exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
Morocco exported $12.6 million of corrugated cardboard in 2024 (16.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 208% on 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.6M | 16.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 6.3K t |
Where Morocco exports corrugated cardboard to
One buyer market dominates: Cameroon accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Cameroon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | $9.3M | 74% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.5M | 20% |
| Mauritania | $537K | 4.3% |
| France | $144K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $97K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $44K | 0.4% |
| Ghana | $2K | 0% |
| Guatemala | $1K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
| Romania | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4808
| 4808.10 | Paper and paperboard: corrugated, whether or not perforated, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4803 | 98% |
| 4808.40 | Creped kraft paper | 1.8% |
| 4808.90 | Specialty embossed paper and cardboard | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4808.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, 37% below the world average of $1.23, 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 imports to Morocco
Imports of corrugated cardboard by Morocco reached $9.8 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $5.8M | 60% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 14% |
| Belgium | $584K | 6% |
| Portugal | $420K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $412K | 4.2% |
| China | $375K | 3.8% |
| France | $255K | 2.6% |
| Denmark | $163K | 1.7% |
| India | $120K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $85K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco corrugated cardboard exports (HS 4808): 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 4808: Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than paper of the kind described in heading 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of corrugated cardboard exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported corrugated cardboard worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 139 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 208% on 2023.
Which countries buy corrugated cardboard from Morocco?
Cameroon was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (19%) and Mauritania (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Luxembourg grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average export price of corrugated cardboard per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $1.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of corrugated cardboard from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 158%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Morocco also import corrugated cardboard?
Yes. Morocco imported $9.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Italy and Belgium. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for corrugated cardboard?
The HS code for corrugated cardboard is heading 4808. In Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 4808.10 (98% of the value) and 4808.40 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Morocco, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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