Folding cartons (non-corrugated) exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of folding cartons (non-corrugated) by Saudi Arabia reached $169.3 million in 2024 (49.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $169.3M | 49.1K t |
| 2023 | $130.8M | 34.0K t |
| 2022 | $124.3M | 35.8K t |
| 2021 | $117.4M | 33.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $46.0M | 17.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.0M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $76.5M | 22.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports folding cartons (non-corrugated) to
The largest buyer markets were Egypt (33%), Libya (19%), Algeria (19%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+712% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $56.0M | 33% |
| Libya | $31.9M | 19% |
| Algeria | $31.7M | 19% |
| India | $12.6M | 7.5% |
| South Africa | $10.4M | 6.1% |
| Canada | $4.5M | 2.7% |
| United States | $4.4M | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $3.6M | 2.1% |
| Oman | $1.8M | 1.1% |
| Nigeria | $1.7M | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.45 per kg, close to the world average of $3.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Folding cartons (non-corrugated) imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of folding cartons (non-corrugated) by Saudi Arabia reached $69.2 million in 2024 (15.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $56.5M | 82% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.0M | 7.2% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| Oman | $918K | 1.3% |
| India | $669K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $605K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $478K | 0.7% |
| Bahrain | $299K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $269K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia folding cartons (non-corrugated) exports (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) exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported folding cartons (non-corrugated) worth $169.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 178 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy folding cartons (non-corrugated) from Saudi Arabia?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($56.0 million), followed by Libya (19%) and Algeria (19%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 712% on the year.
What is the average export price of folding cartons (non-corrugated) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.45 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $3.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of folding cartons (non-corrugated) from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $76.5 million in 2017 to $169.3 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $87.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import folding cartons (non-corrugated)?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $69.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $100.2 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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