Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons by Namibia reached $6.0 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.5 million.
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 | $6.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 3.8K t |
Where Namibia imports corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.6M | 94% |
| Germany | $188K | 3.2% |
| China | $129K | 2.2% |
| United States | $27K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| Israel | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons exports from Namibia
In 2024, Namibia exported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $216 thousand (196 tonnes). South Africa alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $178K | 82% |
| United States | $14K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 3.6% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 2.5% |
| Finland | $4K | 1.6% |
| Eswatini | $2K | 1.1% |
| Bermuda | $2K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.6% |
| Ukraine | $1K | 0.5% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports (HS 4819.10): 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 4819.10: Paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Germany (3%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2019 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Namibia also export corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Namibia exported $216 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
The HS code for corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons is subheading 4819.10. 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 Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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