Folding cartons (non-corrugated) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of folding cartons (non-corrugated) by Zambia reached $5.0 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.5 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 | $5.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 484 t |
Where Zambia imports folding cartons (non-corrugated) from
South Africa alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.7M | 73% |
| India | $601K | 12% |
| China | $456K | 9% |
| Turkey | $228K | 4.5% |
| Kenya | $34K | 0.7% |
| Finland | $24K | 0.5% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, 42% below the world average of $3.03, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia 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 Zambia?
Zambia imported folding cartons (non-corrugated) worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply folding cartons (non-corrugated) to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by India (12%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of folding cartons (non-corrugated) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, 42% below 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 Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 319%. The peak was 2022 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 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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