Office storage boxes and filing materials imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of office storage boxes and filing materials by the United States reached $21.7 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 210 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $43.4 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 | $21.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $21.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $32.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $43.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $28.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $27.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $33.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $33.3M | 7.4K t |
Where the United States imports office storage boxes and filing materials from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Lithuania (9%), Vietnam (7%). Among the main suppliers, Cambodia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.3M | 47% |
| Lithuania | $2.0M | 9.3% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 6.6% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 6.1% |
| Spain | $957K | 4.4% |
| Canada | $889K | 4.1% |
| Cambodia | $527K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $371K | 1.7% |
| Greece | $354K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.98 per kg, close to the world average of $3.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Office storage boxes and filing materials exports from the United States
Exports of office storage boxes and filing materials by the United States reached $17.8 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 152 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (42%), Mexico (31%), Switzerland (3%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $7.6M | 43% |
| Mexico | $5.5M | 31% |
| Switzerland | $489K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $434K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $294K | 1.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $229K | 1.3% |
| France | $221K | 1.2% |
| Venezuela | $213K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $170K | 1% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $133K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States office storage boxes and filing materials imports (HS 4819.60): 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 4819.60: Paper and paperboard: box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, used in offices, shops or the like of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of office storage boxes and filing materials imported by the United States?
The United States imported office storage boxes and filing materials worth $21.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 210 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply office storage boxes and filing materials to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by Lithuania (9%) and Vietnam (7%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of office storage boxes and filing materials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.98 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $3.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of office storage boxes and filing materials to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.3 million in 2017 to $21.7 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2021 at $43.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export office storage boxes and filing materials?
Yes. The United States exported $17.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Switzerland. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for office storage boxes and filing materials?
The HS code for office storage boxes and filing materials is subheading 4819.60. 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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