What is food packaging — emissions in South America?

Food packaging — emissions in South America was 7,912 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest food packaging — emissions recorded in South America?

The highest recorded value was 8,076 kt in 2022.

What is the lowest food packaging — emissions recorded in South America?

The lowest recorded value was 1,295 kt in 1990.

How does South America rank for food packaging — emissions?

South America ranks 15th out of 35 groups with data for 2023.

Is food packaging — emissions rising or falling in South America?

Over the last ten years it is up 86.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this South America data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Food Packaging — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Food Packaging — Emissions in South America

Name: Food Packaging — Emissions in South America
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

South America: Food Packaging — Emissions was 7,912 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

7,912 kt

Change on year

down 2.0%

Rank

15th

of 35 groups

All-time high

8,076 kt

in 2022

All-time low

1,295 kt

in 1990

Years of data

1990–2023

Food Packaging — Emissions in South America, 1990–2023

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for food packaging — emissions in South America is 7,912 kt, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 2.0% on the previous year and up 86.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food packaging — emissions in South America peaked at 8,076 kt in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,295 kt, in 1990.

That places South America 15th out of 35 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1990s	1,965 kt	1,295 kt	3,195 kt	10
2000s	3,643 kt	3,153 kt	4,125 kt	10
2010s	5,488 kt	3,473 kt	7,969 kt	10
2020s	7,906 kt	7,566 kt	8,076 kt	4

Countries ranked near South America

12 Republic of Korea 3,619 kt compare
13 China, Taiwan Province of 3,451 kt compare
14 Türkiye 3,200 kt compare
15 Italy 3,001 kt compare
16 Poland 2,620 kt compare
17 Kazakhstan 2,572 kt compare
18 Viet Nam 2,277 kt compare

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More climate change data for South America

Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) — FAO TIER 1 1.01 million kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) — FAO 224,200 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) — FAO 781,384 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (N2O) — FAO TIER 1 846.04 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CH4) — FAO TIER 1 27,907 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) — FAO TIER 1 123,748 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) — FAO TIER 1 96,422 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) — FAO TIER 1 27,326 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (N2O) — FAO TIER 1 363.86 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CH4) — FAO TIER 1 975.93 kt (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is food packaging — emissions in South America?: Food packaging — emissions in South America was 7,912 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest food packaging — emissions recorded in South America?: The highest recorded value was 8,076 kt in 2022.
What is the lowest food packaging — emissions recorded in South America?: The lowest recorded value was 1,295 kt in 1990.
How does South America rank for food packaging — emissions?: South America ranks 15th out of 35 groups with data for 2023.
Is food packaging — emissions rising or falling in South America?: Over the last ten years it is up 86.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South America data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Food Packaging — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Food Packaging — Emissions (CO2)
Unit: kt
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 168 places, 5,039 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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