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

Southern Africa: Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — Import value was 153,114 1000 USD in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
153,114 1000 USD
Change on year
down 3.1%
Rank
28th
of 29 groups
All-time high
157,950 1000 USD
in 2023
All-time low
30,004 1000 USD
in 2002
Years of data
25
2000–2024

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

50.0k100.0k150.0k2000201220242000: 33.8k 1000 USD2001: 32.3k 1000 USD2002: 30.0k 1000 USD2003: 41.6k 1000 USD2004: 51.8k 1000 USD2005: 59.5k 1000 USD2006: 58.9k 1000 USD2007: 69.6k 1000 USD2008: 78.1k 1000 USD2009: 88.9k 1000 USD2010: 101.4k 1000 USD2011: 103.2k 1000 USD2012: 103.8k 1000 USD2013: 113.0k 1000 USD2014: 117.8k 1000 USD2015: 118.0k 1000 USD2016: 100.3k 1000 USD2017: 94.2k 1000 USD2018: 120.4k 1000 USD2019: 112.9k 1000 USD2020: 101.9k 1000 USD2021: 119.9k 1000 USD2022: 143.1k 1000 USD2023: 157.9k 1000 USD2024: 153.1k 1000 USD

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) — import value in Southern Africa is 153,114 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 3.1% on the previous year and up 30.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value in Southern Africa peaked at 157,950 1000 USD in 2023 and was at its lowest, 30,004 1000 USD, in 2002.

That places Southern Africa 28th out of 29 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.

Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — Import value in Southern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — Import value in Southern Africa, 2000 to 2024.
Year 1000 USD Change
2000 33,805 1000 USD —
2001 32,274 1000 USD -4.5%
2002 30,004 1000 USD -7.0%
2003 41,606 1000 USD +38.7%
2004 51,752 1000 USD +24.4%
2005 59,545 1000 USD +15.1%
2006 58,896 1000 USD -1.1%
2007 69,594 1000 USD +18.2%
2008 78,066 1000 USD +12.2%
2009 88,883 1000 USD +13.9%
2010 101,362 1000 USD +14.0%
2011 103,178 1000 USD +1.8%
2012 103,789 1000 USD +0.6%
2013 113,004 1000 USD +8.9%
2014 117,776 1000 USD +4.2%
2015 118,035 1000 USD +0.2%
2016 100,282 1000 USD -15.0%
2017 94,191 1000 USD -6.1%
2018 120,378 1000 USD +27.8%
2019 112,906 1000 USD -6.2%
2020 101,899 1000 USD -9.7%
2021 119,939 1000 USD +17.7%
2022 143,145 1000 USD +19.3%
2023 157,950 1000 USD +10.3%
2024 153,114 1000 USD -3.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 54,442 1000 USD 30,004 1000 USD 88,883 1000 USD 10
2010s 108,490 1000 USD 94,191 1000 USD 120,378 1000 USD 10
2020s 135,209 1000 USD 101,899 1000 USD 157,950 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

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  4. 28 Romania 314,130 1000 USD compare
  5. 29 Greece 313,101 1000 USD compare
  6. 30 Republic of Korea 303,313 1000 USD compare
  7. 31 China, Hong Kong SAR 287,482 1000 USD compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value in Southern Africa?
Packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value in Southern Africa was 153,114 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 Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 157,950 1000 USD in 2023.
What is the lowest packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 30,004 1000 USD in 2002.
How does Southern Africa rank for packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value?
Southern Africa ranks 28th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
Is packaging cartons, boxes etc. (export/import) — import value rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 30.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Southern 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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