Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons by Zambia reached $4.0 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.8 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 | $4.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 3.8K t |
Where Zambia imports corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons from
One supplier dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $2.5M | 62% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 27% |
| China | $127K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $90K | 2.2% |
| India | $86K | 2.1% |
| Kenya | $66K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $58K | 1.4% |
| Tanzania | $9K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons exports from Zambia
Zambia exported $9.5 million of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Malawi alone took 53% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $5.1M | 53% |
| DR Congo | $3.7M | 39% |
| Zimbabwe | $601K | 6.3% |
| Mozambique | $138K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $9K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia 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 Zambia?
Zambia imported corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to Zambia?
Zimbabwe was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by South Africa (27%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2017 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Zambia also export corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Zambia exported $9.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, the DR Congo and Zimbabwe. That compares with imports of $4.0 million in the same 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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