Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — Export value in South Africa
South Africa: Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — Export value was 118,932 1000 USD in 2024. ▲ Rising
Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — Export value in South Africa, 2000–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — export value in South Africa is 118,932 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — export value in South Africa peaked at 134,478 1000 USD in 2010 and was at its lowest, 44,961 1000 USD, in 2001.
That places South Africa 44th out of 229 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.
Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — Export value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 53,489 1000 USD | — |
| 2001 | 44,961 1000 USD | -15.9% |
| 2002 | 56,111 1000 USD | +24.8% |
| 2003 | 71,926 1000 USD | +28.2% |
| 2004 | 83,330 1000 USD | +15.9% |
| 2005 | 75,608 1000 USD | -9.3% |
| 2006 | 83,346 1000 USD | +10.2% |
| 2007 | 84,854 1000 USD | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 92,265 1000 USD | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 114,908 1000 USD | +24.5% |
| 2010 | 134,478 1000 USD | +17.0% |
| 2011 | 128,213 1000 USD | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 117,300 1000 USD | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 114,922 1000 USD | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 116,523 1000 USD | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 106,809 1000 USD | -8.3% |
| 2016 | 88,724 1000 USD | -16.9% |
| 2017 | 88,573 1000 USD | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 99,346 1000 USD | +12.2% |
| 2019 | 93,749 1000 USD | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 80,429 1000 USD | -14.2% |
| 2021 | 102,250 1000 USD | +27.1% |
| 2022 | 118,452 1000 USD | +15.8% |
| 2023 | 117,019 1000 USD | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 118,932 1000 USD | +1.6% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 118,932 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8,941 1000 USD, 13.3× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 118,932 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 212 1000 USD, 561.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 76,080 1000 USD | 44,961 1000 USD | 114,908 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 108,864 1000 USD | 88,573 1000 USD | 134,478 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 107,416 1000 USD | 80,429 1000 USD | 118,932 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 41 China, Hong Kong SAR 135,702 1000 USD compare
- 42 Singapore 131,378 1000 USD compare
- 43 China, Taiwan Province of 127,820 1000 USD compare
- 45 El Salvador 111,269 1000 USD compare
- 46 Lithuania 106,578 1000 USD compare
- 47 Morocco 98,038 1000 USD compare
More environment data for South Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.2953 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — export value in South Africa?
- Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — export value in South Africa was 118,932 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 134,478 1000 USD in 2010.
- What is the lowest packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 44,961 1000 USD in 2001.
- How does South Africa rank for packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — export value?
- South Africa ranks 44th out of 229 countries with data for 2024.
- Is packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en