Paperboard boxes and cartons imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paperboard boxes and cartons by Mozambique reached $46.6 million in 2024 (41.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $46.6M | 41.6K t |
| 2023 | $45.1M | 30.5K t |
| 2022 | $41.4M | 29.4K t |
| 2021 | $37.0M | 24.8K t |
| 2020 | $33.4M | 29.9K t |
| 2019 | $33.9M | 27.2K t |
| 2018 | $33.6M | 26.9K t |
| 2017 | $26.3M | 23.5K t |
Where Mozambique imports paperboard boxes and cartons from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $27.1M | 58% |
| Portugal | $5.1M | 11% |
| Zimbabwe | $4.2M | 9.1% |
| China | $3.5M | 7.6% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 5.7% |
| India | $1.8M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $645K | 1.4% |
| Qatar | $368K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $331K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $189K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4819
| 4819.10 | Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons | 77% |
| 4819.40 | Small paper sacks and bags | 9.8% |
| 4819.20 | Folding cartons (non-corrugated) | 8.7% |
| 4819.60 | Office storage boxes and filing materials | 1.9% |
| 4819.30 | Large paper sacks and bags | 1.8% |
| 4819.50 | Paper packing containers and sleeves | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4819.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, 53% 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 exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $209 thousand (72 tonnes). South Africa alone took 93% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $194K | 93% |
| Eswatini | $9K | 4.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $3K | 1.5% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.8% |
| Afghanistan | $1K | 0.4% |
| Samoa | $0K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique paperboard boxes and cartons imports (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 imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $46.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply paperboard boxes and cartons to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($27.1 million), followed by Portugal (11%) and Zimbabwe (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of paperboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $2.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paperboard boxes and cartons to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.3 million in 2017 to $46.6 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $37.2 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export paperboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Mozambique exported $209 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Eswatini and Zimbabwe. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $46.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paperboard boxes and cartons?
The HS code for paperboard boxes and cartons is heading 4819. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 4819.10 (77% of the value) and 4819.40 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Mozambique, 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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