Bananas — Import quantity in South Africa

South Africa: Bananas — Import quantity was 178 1000 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
178 1000 t
Change on year
down 14.8%
Rank
25th
of 31 groups
All-time high
209 1000 t
in 2022
All-time low
0 1000 t
in 2012
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Bananas — Import quantity in South Africa, 2010–2023

0501001502002010201620232010: 37 1000 t2011: 52 1000 t2012: 0 1000 t2013: 2 1000 t2014: 8 1000 t2015: 24 1000 t2016: 77 1000 t2017: 115 1000 t2018: 149 1000 t2019: 156 1000 t2020: 147 1000 t2021: 162 1000 t2022: 209 1000 t2023: 178 1000 t

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for bananas — import quantity in South Africa is 178 1000 t, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 14.8% on the previous year and up 8,800.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, bananas — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 209 1000 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 t, in 2012.

South Africa ranks 25th of 31 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 62 1000 t 0 1000 t 156 1000 t 10
2020s 174 1000 t 147 1000 t 209 1000 t 4

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 22 United Arab Emirates 180 1000 t compare
  2. 23 Czechia 172 1000 t compare
  3. 24 Romania 167 1000 t compare
  4. 25 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 149 1000 t compare
  5. 25 Austria 149 1000 t compare
  6. 27 Uzbekistan 126 1000 t compare
  7. 28 Switzerland 102 1000 t compare
  8. 28 Honduras 102 1000 t compare

See the full ranking of 203 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is bananas — import quantity in South Africa?
Bananas — import quantity in South Africa was 178 1000 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest bananas — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 209 1000 t in 2022.
What is the lowest bananas — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 t in 2012.
How does South Africa rank for bananas — import quantity?
South Africa ranks 25th out of 31 groups with data for 2023.
Is bananas — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 8,800.0%. 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 Bananas — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Bananas — Import quantity
Unit
1000 t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
203 places, 2,561 data points, 2010–2023
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