Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons by Saudi Arabia reached $141.0 million in 2024 (51.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $141.0M | 51.5K t |
| 2023 | $125.9M | 57.7K t |
| 2022 | $128.1M | 50.6K t |
| 2021 | $101.6M | 44.1K t |
| 2020 | $22.8M | 15.9K t |
| 2019 | $23.5M | 18.6K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 4.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to
The largest buyer markets were Egypt (20%), Iraq (15%), Morocco (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+339% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, 66% 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 imports to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia imported $82.0 million of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons in 2024 (27.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $48.6M | 59% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16.3M | 20% |
| Kuwait | $10.1M | 12% |
| Jordan | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 1.6% |
| India | $624K | 0.8% |
| United States | $337K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $330K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $281K | 0.3% |
| France | $275K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons exports (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 exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $141.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($28.1 million), followed by Iraq (15%) and Morocco (11%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 60 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average export price of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $141.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $70.5 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $82.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $59.0 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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