Paperboard boxes and cartons imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paperboard boxes and cartons by Senegal reached $88.2 million in 2024 (42.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 46% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $88.2M | 42.0K t |
| 2023 | $60.3M | 33.3K t |
| 2022 | $56.5M | 33.6K t |
| 2021 | $41.4M | 29.2K t |
| 2020 | $38.2M | 26.1K t |
| 2019 | $40.7M | 28.1K t |
| 2018 | $34.7M | 24.1K t |
| 2017 | $29.3M | 22.9K t |
Where Senegal imports paperboard boxes and cartons from
Morocco alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mauritania grew fastest (+946% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $56.8M | 64% |
| China | $5.3M | 6% |
| Spain | $5.1M | 5.8% |
| Mauritania | $5.1M | 5.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4.0M | 4.5% |
| Brazil | $2.0M | 2.2% |
| Russia | $1.7M | 2% |
| India | $1.6M | 1.8% |
| France | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 4819
| 4819.30 | Large paper sacks and bags | 70% |
| 4819.20 | Folding cartons (non-corrugated) | 11% |
| 4819.10 | Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons | 9.5% |
| 4819.40 | Small paper sacks and bags | 8.5% |
| 4819.50 | Paper packing containers and sleeves | 0.6% |
| 4819.60 | Office storage boxes and filing materials | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4819.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 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.
Paperboard boxes and cartons exports from Senegal
Exports of paperboard boxes and cartons by Senegal reached $12.6 million in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Mali (26%), Gambia (13%), Guinea (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+492% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $3.2M | 26% |
| Gambia | $1.7M | 13% |
| Guinea | $1.1M | 8.8% |
| United States | $886K | 7% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $876K | 7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $872K | 6.9% |
| Burkina Faso | $483K | 3.8% |
| Benin | $415K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $349K | 2.8% |
| China | $316K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal 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 Senegal?
Senegal imported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $88.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply paperboard boxes and cartons to Senegal?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($56.8 million), followed by China (6%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Mauritania grew fastest among the top ten, up 946% on the year.
What is the average import price of paperboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $2.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paperboard boxes and cartons to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.3 million in 2017 to $88.2 million in 2024, an increase of 201%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $48.7 million a year.
Does Senegal also export paperboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Senegal exported $12.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, the Gambia and Guinea. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $75.6 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 Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 4819.30 (70% of the value) and 4819.20 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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