Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $9.3 million of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 2.1K t |
Where Nigeria imports corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 64% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 18% |
| India | $341K | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $300K | 3.2% |
| Andorra | $296K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $250K | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $141K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $129K | 1.4% |
| Senegal | $74K | 0.8% |
| Malta | $39K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, 55% above the world average of $1.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $3.7 million (624 tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 78% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $2.9M | 78% |
| Senegal | $488K | 13% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $216K | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 1% |
| Singapore | $30K | 0.8% |
| Benin | $13K | 0.3% |
| United States | $8K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| Niger | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (18%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. The peak was 2021 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Nigeria exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 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.
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