Paperboard boxes and cartons imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Zimbabwe imported $23.9 million of paperboard boxes and cartons in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $23.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $24.4M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $23.0M | 12.6K t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 14.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 12.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 10.9K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports paperboard boxes and cartons from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+772% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $19.4M | 82% |
| Hungary | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| China | $1.1M | 4.7% |
| Zambia | $607K | 2.5% |
| Egypt | $487K | 2% |
| Jordan | $246K | 1% |
| India | $203K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $176K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $120K | 0.5% |
| Mauritius | $95K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4819
| 4819.10 | Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons | 69% |
| 4819.20 | Folding cartons (non-corrugated) | 23% |
| 4819.40 | Small paper sacks and bags | 6.3% |
| 4819.60 | Office storage boxes and filing materials | 0.8% |
| 4819.50 | Paper packing containers and sleeves | 0.3% |
| 4819.30 | Large paper sacks and bags | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4819.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.26 per kg, close to the world average of $2.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paperboard boxes and cartons exports from Zimbabwe
Exports of paperboard boxes and cartons by Zimbabwe reached $12.5 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Malawi (42%), Mozambique (34%), Zambia (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $5.2M | 42% |
| Mozambique | $4.2M | 34% |
| Zambia | $2.5M | 20% |
| South Africa | $252K | 2% |
| Botswana | $163K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $77K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $21K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe paperboard boxes and cartons imports (HS 4819): 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: Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and the like, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres; box files, letter trays and the like, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of paperboard boxes and cartons imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $23.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply paperboard boxes and cartons to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($19.4 million), followed by Hungary (5%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 792% on the year.
What is the average import price of paperboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.26 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $2.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paperboard boxes and cartons to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $23.9 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2023 at $24.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
Does Zimbabwe also export paperboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Zimbabwe exported $12.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. On balance Zimbabwe is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paperboard boxes and cartons?
The HS code for paperboard boxes and cartons is heading 4819. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 4819.10 (69% of the value) and 4819.20 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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