Folding cartons (non-corrugated) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $1.10 billion of folding cartons (non-corrugated) in 2024 (325.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $1.10B | 325.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.09B | 303.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.20B | 316.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.08B | 334.5K t |
| 2020 | $931.1M | 313.2K t |
| 2019 | $953.9M | 329.1K t |
| 2018 | $983.1M | 360.3K t |
| 2017 | $910.5M | 330.7K t |
Where the United States imports folding cartons (non-corrugated) from
The largest suppliers were Canada (45%), China (18%), Mexico (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $492.6M | 45% |
| China | $192.9M | 18% |
| Mexico | $173.6M | 16% |
| Vietnam | $33.6M | 3.1% |
| India | $24.3M | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $21.6M | 2% |
| Taiwan | $15.9M | 1.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $15.1M | 1.4% |
| Hungary | $13.0M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $11.9M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.39 per kg, close to the world average of $3.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Folding cartons (non-corrugated) exports from the United States
The United States exported $510.3 million of folding cartons (non-corrugated) in 2024 (136.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 178 countries. Most of it went to Canada (48%), Mexico (39%), Italy (1%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $243.4M | 48% |
| Mexico | $199.0M | 39% |
| Italy | $7.2M | 1.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $5.7M | 1.1% |
| Costa Rica | $5.3M | 1% |
| South Korea | $4.4M | 0.9% |
| France | $3.8M | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $3.7M | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 0.6% |
| India | $3.0M | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States folding cartons (non-corrugated) imports (HS 4819.20): 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 4819.20: Paper and paperboard: folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of folding cartons (non-corrugated) imported by the United States?
The United States imported folding cartons (non-corrugated) worth $1.10 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 325.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 222 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply folding cartons (non-corrugated) to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($492.6 million), followed by China (18%) and Mexico (16%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 98 supplier countries in total. The Dominican Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of folding cartons (non-corrugated) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.39 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $3.03 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of folding cartons (non-corrugated) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $910.5 million in 2017 to $1.10 billion in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $1.20 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.03 billion a year.
Does the United States also export folding cartons (non-corrugated)?
Yes. The United States exported $510.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Italy. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $591.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for folding cartons (non-corrugated)?
The HS code for folding cartons (non-corrugated) is subheading 4819.20. 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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