Paperboard boxes and cartons imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Namibia imported $26.1 million of paperboard boxes and cartons in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $26.1M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $24.7M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $21.7M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $19.0M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $19.8M | 13.7K t |
| 2018 | $22.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $20.1M | 12.6K t |
Where Namibia imports paperboard boxes and cartons from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $22.4M | 86% |
| China | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $707K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $437K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $386K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $251K | 1% |
| Romania | $166K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $107K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $104K | 0.4% |
| India | $85K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4819
| 4819.40 | Small paper sacks and bags | 30% |
| 4819.20 | Folding cartons (non-corrugated) | 30% |
| 4819.10 | Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons | 23% |
| 4819.30 | Large paper sacks and bags | 12% |
| 4819.60 | Office storage boxes and filing materials | 3.3% |
| 4819.50 | Paper packing containers and sleeves | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4819.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 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 exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $623 thousand of paperboard boxes and cartons in 2024 (480 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malta accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | $367K | 59% |
| South Africa | $200K | 32% |
| United States | $14K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 1.3% |
| Angola | $8K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.9% |
| Finland | $4K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.5% |
| Eswatini | $2K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia 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 Namibia?
Namibia imported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $26.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply paperboard boxes and cartons to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($22.4 million), followed by China (4%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average import price of paperboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, close to 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 imports of paperboard boxes and cartons to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.1 million in 2017 to $26.1 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.9 million a year.
Does Namibia also export paperboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Namibia exported $623 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malta, South Africa and the United States. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $25.4 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 Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4819.40 (30% of the value) and 4819.20 (30%).
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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