Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $1.35 billion of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons in 2024 (627.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 192 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.35B | 627.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.34B | 653.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.42B | 668.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.33B | 723.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.13B | 646.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.21B | 678.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.18B | 659.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.19B | 674.4K t |
Where the United States exports corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to
Mexico alone took 53% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $722.3M | 53% |
| Canada | $524.8M | 39% |
| Dominican Republic | $18.8M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $6.3M | 0.5% |
| Costa Rica | $5.2M | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4.6M | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $4.5M | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $4.3M | 0.3% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 0.3% |
| Australia | $3.9M | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.16 per kg, 31% 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 imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $866.8 million (450.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. Most of the value came from Canada (26%), China (22%), Mexico (20%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $221.7M | 26% |
| China | $190.4M | 22% |
| Mexico | $169.7M | 20% |
| Guatemala | $70.6M | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $47.9M | 5.5% |
| Vietnam | $39.2M | 4.5% |
| Honduras | $23.8M | 2.8% |
| India | $12.3M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $9.6M | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $9.4M | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 the United States?
The United States exported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $1.35 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 627.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 192 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($722.3 million), followed by Canada (39%) and the Dominican Republic (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 150 buyer countries in total. The Dominican Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average export price of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.16 per kg in 2024, 31% 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 exports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.19 billion in 2017 to $1.35 billion in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $1.42 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.27 billion a year.
Does the United States also import corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. The United States imported $866.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, China and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $486.0 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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