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

Latest (2024)
87,001 1000 USD
Change on year
down 14.2%
World rank
63rd
of 243 countries
All-time high
101,365 1000 USD
in 2023
All-time low
9,702 1000 USD
in 2000
Years of data
25
2000–2024

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

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k100.0k2000201220242000: 9.7k 1000 USD2001: 12.0k 1000 USD2002: 11.7k 1000 USD2003: 19.4k 1000 USD2004: 19.2k 1000 USD2005: 24.6k 1000 USD2006: 24.1k 1000 USD2007: 29.1k 1000 USD2008: 32.9k 1000 USD2009: 41.6k 1000 USD2010: 52.2k 1000 USD2011: 54.1k 1000 USD2012: 54.7k 1000 USD2013: 64.0k 1000 USD2014: 68.7k 1000 USD2015: 69.0k 1000 USD2016: 51.2k 1000 USD2017: 48.1k 1000 USD2018: 68.4k 1000 USD2019: 65.9k 1000 USD2020: 61.3k 1000 USD2021: 69.6k 1000 USD2022: 84.3k 1000 USD2023: 101.4k 1000 USD2024: 87.0k 1000 USD

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

Annual values for Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — Import value in South Africa, 2000 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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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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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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
272 places, 6,235 data points, 2000–2024
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