How does Australia rank for packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value?

Australia ranks 17th out of 226 countries with data for 2024.

Is packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value rising or falling in Australia?

Over the last ten years it is up 66.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Australia 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) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — Import value in Australia

Name: Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — Import value in Australia
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Australia: Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — Import value was 469,388 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

469,388 1000 USD

Change on year

up 3.3%

World rank

17th

of 226 countries

All-time high

478,858 1000 USD

in 2022

All-time low

37,730 1000 USD

in 2001

Years of data

2000–2024

Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — Import value in Australia, 2000–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

Australia recorded 469,388 1000 USD for packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value in 2024.

The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 66.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value in Australia peaked at 478,858 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 37,730 1000 USD, in 2001.

That places Australia 17th out of 226 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	82,154 1000 USD	37,730 1000 USD	145,665 1000 USD	10
2010s	260,280 1000 USD	177,187 1000 USD	320,518 1000 USD	10
2020s	432,666 1000 USD	335,809 1000 USD	478,858 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Australia

14 China 563,919 1000 USD compare
15 United Arab Emirates 501,884 1000 USD compare
16 Austria 469,574 1000 USD compare
18 Czechia 433,249 1000 USD compare
19 Ireland 425,144 1000 USD compare
20 Japan 397,463 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 258 places →

More environment data for Australia

Standard Deviation 0.345 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.4 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 2.63 million t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 3.61 million t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value 51,999 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 4,000 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 450,829 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 806,085 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 587,995 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 484,839 t (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value in Australia?: Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value in Australia was 469,388 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value recorded in Australia?: The highest recorded value was 478,858 1000 USD in 2022.
What is the lowest packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value recorded in Australia?: The lowest recorded value was 37,730 1000 USD in 2001.
How does Australia rank for packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value?: Australia ranks 17th out of 226 countries with data for 2024.
Is packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value rising or falling in Australia?: Over the last ten years it is up 66.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia 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) — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 258 places, 5,953 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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