Folding cartons (non-corrugated) imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $19.1 million of folding cartons (non-corrugated) in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). That is 43% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $19.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 2.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports folding cartons (non-corrugated) from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.1M | 63% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.6M | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 8.9% |
| Jordan | $346K | 1.8% |
| India | $320K | 1.7% |
| Greece | $315K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $298K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $160K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $95K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $57K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.74 per kg, 23% above the world average of $3.03. 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.
Folding cartons (non-corrugated) exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported folding cartons (non-corrugated) worth $740 thousand (193 tonnes). Egypt alone took 64% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $473K | 64% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $228K | 31% |
| Senegal | $32K | 4.4% |
| Poland | $3K | 0.4% |
| Niger | $2K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria folding cartons (non-corrugated) imports (HS 4819.20): 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 4819.20: Paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of folding cartons (non-corrugated) imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported folding cartons (non-corrugated) worth $19.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply folding cartons (non-corrugated) to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (19%) and Saudi Arabia (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 795% on the year.
What is the average import price of folding cartons (non-corrugated) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.74 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $3.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of folding cartons (non-corrugated) to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $19.1 million in 2024, an increase of 256%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export folding cartons (non-corrugated)?
Yes. Nigeria exported $740 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $18.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for folding cartons (non-corrugated)?
The HS code for folding cartons (non-corrugated) is subheading 4819.20. 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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