Paperboard boxes and cartons imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paperboard boxes and cartons by the Republic of the Congo reached $5.5 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.3 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 | $5.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.8K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports paperboard boxes and cartons from
The largest suppliers were Cote d'Ivoire (24%), China (21%), Morocco (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+677% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.3M | 24% |
| China | $1.1M | 21% |
| Morocco | $611K | 11% |
| France | $543K | 9.9% |
| Italy | $473K | 8.6% |
| India | $408K | 7.4% |
| Lebanon | $278K | 5.1% |
| South Africa | $181K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $181K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $78K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 4819
| 4819.20 | Folding cartons (non-corrugated) | 41% |
| 4819.10 | Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons | 38% |
| 4819.40 | Small paper sacks and bags | 17% |
| 4819.30 | Large paper sacks and bags | 2.6% |
| 4819.50 | Paper packing containers and sleeves | 0.9% |
| 4819.60 | Office storage boxes and filing materials | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4819.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.42 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.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 152nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply paperboard boxes and cartons to the Republic of the Congo?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (21%) and Morocco (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 677% on the year.
What is the average import price of paperboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paperboard boxes and cartons to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. The peak was 2023 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 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 the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4819.20 (41% of the value) and 4819.10 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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