Cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) worth $12.5 million (113 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.5M | 113 t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 3.4K t |
Where South Africa imports cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) from
China alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.8M | 86% |
| India | $321K | 2.6% |
| Bangladesh | $242K | 1.9% |
| United States | $200K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $183K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $89K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $58K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $58K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $53K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $110.40 per kg, 810% above the world average of $12.13. 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.
Cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $4.6 million of cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) in 2024 (581 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (33%), Namibia (28%), Eswatini (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $1.5M | 33% |
| Namibia | $1.3M | 28% |
| Eswatini | $228K | 5% |
| Mozambique | $220K | 4.8% |
| Lesotho | $191K | 4.2% |
| Bangladesh | $138K | 3% |
| Zambia | $115K | 2.5% |
| Nigeria | $69K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 1.5% |
| Mauritius | $64K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) imports (HS 4202.99): 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 4202.99: Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper.
Common questions
What is the value of cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 113 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by India (3%) and Bangladesh (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 93 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 767% on the year.
What is the average import price of cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $110.40 per kg in 2024, 810% above the world average of $12.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2019 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
Does South Africa also export cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Namibia and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other)?
The HS code for cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) is subheading 4202.99. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
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