Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons exports from Uganda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Uganda exported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $5.2 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 82% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.9 million.
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 | $5.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $80K | 49 t |
Where Uganda exports corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to
The largest buyer markets were Burundi (40%), South Sudan (21%), DR Congo (21%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $2.1M | 41% |
| South Sudan | $1.1M | 21% |
| DR Congo | $1.1M | 21% |
| Rwanda | $519K | 10% |
| Tanzania | $291K | 5.6% |
| Kenya | $94K | 1.8% |
| Togo | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 37% below the world average of $1.65, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports to Uganda
Imports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons by Uganda reached $4.6 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: India accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.8M | 61% |
| China | $1.2M | 27% |
| Italy | $280K | 6% |
| Kenya | $137K | 3% |
| South Sudan | $41K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34K | 0.7% |
| DR Congo | $17K | 0.4% |
| Burundi | $14K | 0.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $10K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $8K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda 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 Uganda?
Uganda exported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from Uganda?
Burundi was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by South Sudan (21%) and the DR Congo (21%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average export price of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from Uganda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $80 thousand in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Uganda also import corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Uganda imported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Italy. That compares with exports of $5.2 million in the same 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.
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