Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $309.4 million (138.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. Value rose 7% 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 | $309.4M | 138.5K t |
| 2023 | $288.3M | 127.5K t |
| 2022 | $329.3M | 137.6K t |
| 2021 | $347.5M | 155.5K t |
| 2020 | $265.8M | 159.4K t |
| 2019 | $255.1M | 117.3K t |
| 2018 | $233.7M | 118.0K t |
| 2017 | $249.9M | 127.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from
The largest suppliers were China (23%), Turkey (15%), Ireland (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $70.9M | 23% |
| Turkey | $44.9M | 15% |
| Ireland | $32.4M | 11% |
| Poland | $32.2M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $30.1M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $27.2M | 8.8% |
| Belgium | $9.2M | 3% |
| France | $9.1M | 3% |
| Italy | $8.7M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $6.5M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, 35% above the world average of $1.65. 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.
Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $140.8 million of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons in 2024 (79.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $78.5M | 56% |
| Netherlands | $11.3M | 8% |
| United States | $9.4M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $7.6M | 5.4% |
| France | $7.4M | 5.3% |
| Czech Republic | $3.3M | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 1.3% |
| China | $1.6M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports (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 imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $309.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 138.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 223 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($70.9 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and Ireland (10%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 91 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $249.9 million in 2017 to $309.4 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $347.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $284.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $140.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $168.6 million a 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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