Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — Import value in South Africa
South Africa: Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — Import value was 87,001 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — Import value in South Africa, 2000–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
In 2024, packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value in South Africa stood at 87,001 1000 USD.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.2% on the previous year and up 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value in South Africa peaked at 101,365 1000 USD in 2023 and was at its lowest, 9,702 1000 USD, in 2000.
That places South Africa 63rd out of 243 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — Import value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9,702 1000 USD | — |
| 2001 | 12,006 1000 USD | +23.7% |
| 2002 | 11,696 1000 USD | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 19,355 1000 USD | +65.5% |
| 2004 | 19,202 1000 USD | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 24,562 1000 USD | +27.9% |
| 2006 | 24,074 1000 USD | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 29,113 1000 USD | +20.9% |
| 2008 | 32,942 1000 USD | +13.2% |
| 2009 | 41,566 1000 USD | +26.2% |
| 2010 | 52,241 1000 USD | +25.7% |
| 2011 | 54,125 1000 USD | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 54,736 1000 USD | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 63,951 1000 USD | +16.8% |
| 2014 | 68,723 1000 USD | +7.5% |
| 2015 | 68,982 1000 USD | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 51,229 1000 USD | -25.7% |
| 2017 | 48,099 1000 USD | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 68,423 1000 USD | +42.3% |
| 2019 | 65,863 1000 USD | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 61,255 1000 USD | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 69,576 1000 USD | +13.6% |
| 2022 | 84,254 1000 USD | +21.1% |
| 2023 | 101,365 1000 USD | +20.3% |
| 2024 | 87,001 1000 USD | -14.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 87,001 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 33,913 1000 USD, 2.6× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 87,001 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11,116 1000 USD, 7.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22,422 1000 USD | 9,702 1000 USD | 41,566 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 59,637 1000 USD | 48,099 1000 USD | 68,982 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 80,690 1000 USD | 61,255 1000 USD | 101,365 1000 USD | 5 |
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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) — import value in South Africa?
- Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value in South Africa was 87,001 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 101,365 1000 USD in 2023.
- What is the lowest packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,702 1000 USD in 2000.
- How does South Africa rank for packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value?
- South Africa ranks 63rd out of 243 countries with data for 2024.
- Is packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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) — Import 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