Paperboard boxes and cartons imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $14.0 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $33.4 million.
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 | $14.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $14.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $21.3M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $33.4M | 19.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
Where Uganda imports paperboard boxes and cartons from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (40%), India (33%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $5.6M | 40% |
| India | $4.7M | 33% |
| China | $2.4M | 17% |
| Sri Lanka | $332K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $280K | 2% |
| Sweden | $266K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $102K | 0.7% |
| United States | $81K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $67K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $53K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4819
| 4819.10 | Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons | 33% |
| 4819.50 | Paper packing containers and sleeves | 31% |
| 4819.20 | Folding cartons (non-corrugated) | 18% |
| 4819.40 | Small paper sacks and bags | 11% |
| 4819.60 | Office storage boxes and filing materials | 4% |
| 4819.30 | Large paper sacks and bags | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4819.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.33 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 Uganda
Exports of paperboard boxes and cartons by Uganda reached $5.9 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Burundi (41%), DR Congo (19%), South Sudan (19%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $2.4M | 41% |
| DR Congo | $1.1M | 19% |
| South Sudan | $1.1M | 19% |
| Rwanda | $817K | 14% |
| Tanzania | $293K | 4.9% |
| Kenya | $96K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $44K | 0.7% |
| Togo | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda 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 Uganda?
Uganda imported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply paperboard boxes and cartons to Uganda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by India (33%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of paperboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paperboard boxes and cartons to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 404%. The peak was 2018 at $33.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.6 million a year.
Does Uganda also export paperboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Uganda exported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burundi, the DR Congo and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 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 Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 4819.10 (33% of the value) and 4819.50 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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