Paperboard boxes and cartons exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Morocco exported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $177.9 million (107.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 61% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $177.9M | 107.6K t |
| 2023 | $110.8M | 68.0K t |
| 2022 | $98.5M | 67.8K t |
| 2021 | $94.7M | 66.6K t |
| 2020 | $78.2M | 59.9K t |
| 2019 | $74.4M | 54.2K t |
| 2018 | $69.5M | 55.9K t |
| 2017 | $55.5M | 50.8K t |
Where Morocco exports paperboard boxes and cartons to
The largest buyer markets were Senegal (32%), Mauritania (11%), Benin (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+893% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $56.8M | 32% |
| Mauritania | $19.0M | 11% |
| Benin | $18.6M | 10% |
| Guinea | $15.9M | 9% |
| Ghana | $15.1M | 8.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $12.9M | 7.3% |
| France | $9.4M | 5.3% |
| Cameroon | $6.4M | 3.6% |
| Gambia | $4.9M | 2.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $4.9M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 4819
| 4819.30 | Large paper sacks and bags | 63% |
| 4819.10 | Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons | 21% |
| 4819.40 | Small paper sacks and bags | 11% |
| 4819.50 | Paper packing containers and sleeves | 3.8% |
| 4819.20 | Folding cartons (non-corrugated) | 1.1% |
| 4819.60 | Office storage boxes and filing materials | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4819.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, 31% below the world average of $2.38, 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.
Paperboard boxes and cartons imports to Morocco
In 2024, Morocco imported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $167.7 million (69.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Spain (29%), Saudi Arabia (18%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $48.9M | 29% |
| Saudi Arabia | $30.4M | 18% |
| France | $18.9M | 11% |
| China | $18.7M | 11% |
| Portugal | $9.0M | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $9.0M | 5.4% |
| Egypt | $5.8M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $5.7M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco paperboard boxes and cartons exports (HS 4819): 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: 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 Morocco?
Morocco exported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $177.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 107.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries buy paperboard boxes and cartons from Morocco?
Senegal was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($56.8 million), followed by Mauritania (11%) and Benin (10%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 95 buyer countries in total. The Gambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 893% on the year.
What is the average export price of paperboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $2.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of paperboard boxes and cartons from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $55.5 million in 2017 to $177.9 million in 2024, an increase of 220%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $94.9 million a year.
Does Morocco also import paperboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Morocco imported $167.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Saudi Arabia and France. That compares with exports of $177.9 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 Morocco the largest six-digit codes were 4819.30 (63% of the value) and 4819.10 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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