Folding cartons (non-corrugated) imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of folding cartons (non-corrugated) by the Republic of the Congo reached $2.2 million in 2024 (584 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $2.8 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 | $2.2M | 584 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 821 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 569 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 529 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 783 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 601 t |
| 2017 | $430K | 262 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports folding cartons (non-corrugated) from
Cote d'Ivoire alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.3M | 59% |
| China | $382K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $170K | 7.6% |
| Lebanon | $166K | 7.4% |
| India | $78K | 3.5% |
| France | $74K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $28K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.6% |
| Senegal | $7K | 0.3% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.84 per kg, 27% 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.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported folding cartons (non-corrugated) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 584 tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply folding cartons (non-corrugated) to the Republic of the Congo?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (17%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of folding cartons (non-corrugated) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.84 per kg in 2024, 27% 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 the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $430 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 422%. The peak was 2019 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 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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