Ammonium nitrate (AN) — Export value in South Africa
South Africa: Ammonium nitrate (AN) — Export value was 105,888 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Ammonium nitrate (AN) — Export value in South Africa, 2002–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 105,888 1000 USD for ammonium nitrate (an) — export value in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and up 84.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ammonium nitrate (an) — export value in South Africa peaked at 168,907 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 17,446 1000 USD, in 2004.
That places South Africa 7th out of 96 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Ammonium nitrate (AN) — Export value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 23,775 1000 USD | — |
| 2003 | 20,091 1000 USD | -15.5% |
| 2004 | 17,446 1000 USD | -13.2% |
| 2005 | 34,914 1000 USD | +100.1% |
| 2006 | 29,950 1000 USD | -14.2% |
| 2007 | 20,367 1000 USD | -32.0% |
| 2008 | 35,498 1000 USD | +74.3% |
| 2009 | 25,668 1000 USD | -27.7% |
| 2010 | 45,729 1000 USD | +78.2% |
| 2011 | 63,364 1000 USD | +38.6% |
| 2012 | 73,562 1000 USD | +16.1% |
| 2013 | 67,506 1000 USD | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 57,426 1000 USD | -14.9% |
| 2015 | 60,300 1000 USD | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 62,394 1000 USD | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 64,057 1000 USD | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 65,831 1000 USD | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 59,970 1000 USD | -8.9% |
| 2020 | 53,938 1000 USD | -10.1% |
| 2021 | 93,820 1000 USD | +73.9% |
| 2022 | 168,907 1000 USD | +80.0% |
| 2023 | 107,544 1000 USD | -36.3% |
| 2024 | 105,888 1000 USD | -1.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 105,888 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 269.66 1000 USD, 392.7× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 105,888 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 843 1000 USD, 125.6× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25,964 1000 USD | 17,446 1000 USD | 35,498 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 62,014 1000 USD | 45,729 1000 USD | 73,562 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 106,019 1000 USD | 53,938 1000 USD | 168,907 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 4 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 59.26 1000 USD compare
- 4 Lithuania 133,370 1000 USD compare
- 5 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 30.63 1000 USD compare
- 5 Georgia 112,441 1000 USD compare
- 6 Egypt 111,013 1000 USD compare
- 6 Republic of Moldova 9.69 1000 USD compare
- 8 Republic of Korea 87,028 1000 USD compare
- 9 Canada 71,682 1000 USD compare
- 10 Chile 64,229 1000 USD compare
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 ammonium nitrate (an) — export value in South Africa?
- Ammonium nitrate (an) — export value in South Africa was 105,888 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest ammonium nitrate (an) — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 168,907 1000 USD in 2022.
- What is the lowest ammonium nitrate (an) — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,446 1000 USD in 2004.
- How does South Africa rank for ammonium nitrate (an) — export value?
- South Africa ranks 7th out of 96 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ammonium nitrate (an) — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.4%. 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 Ammonium nitrate (AN) — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The Fertilizers by Product dataset contains information on the Production, Trade and Agriculture Use of inorganic (chemical or mineral) fertilizers products. The fertilizer statistics data are for a set of 23 product categories. Both straight and compound fertilizers are included. Methodological details can be found at: https://files-faostat.fao.org/production/RFB/RFB_EN_README.pdf