Fertilizers n.e.c. — Import value in South Africa
South Africa: Fertilizers n.e.c. — Import value was 21,398 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizers n.e.c. — Import value in South Africa, 2002–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 21,398 1000 USD for fertilizers n.e.c. — import value in 2024.
The figure is down 14.5% on the previous year and up 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizers n.e.c. — import value in South Africa peaked at 56,576 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,770 1000 USD, in 2002.
South Africa ranks 42nd of 190 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fertilizers n.e.c. — Import value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1,770 1000 USD | — |
| 2003 | 2,947 1000 USD | +66.5% |
| 2004 | 4,052 1000 USD | +37.5% |
| 2005 | 6,237 1000 USD | +53.9% |
| 2006 | 10,403 1000 USD | +66.8% |
| 2007 | 10,098 1000 USD | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 25,522 1000 USD | +152.8% |
| 2009 | 11,383 1000 USD | -55.4% |
| 2010 | 17,920 1000 USD | +57.4% |
| 2011 | 19,702 1000 USD | +9.9% |
| 2012 | 17,918 1000 USD | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 16,891 1000 USD | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 18,636 1000 USD | +10.3% |
| 2015 | 15,025 1000 USD | -19.4% |
| 2016 | 16,555 1000 USD | +10.2% |
| 2017 | 13,770 1000 USD | -16.8% |
| 2018 | 14,893 1000 USD | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 13,511 1000 USD | -9.3% |
| 2020 | 15,638 1000 USD | +15.7% |
| 2021 | 32,600 1000 USD | +108.5% |
| 2022 | 56,576 1000 USD | +73.5% |
| 2023 | 25,023 1000 USD | -55.8% |
| 2024 | 21,398 1000 USD | -14.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 21,398 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,633 1000 USD, 5.9× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 21,398 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 762.72 1000 USD, 28.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,051 1000 USD | 1,770 1000 USD | 25,522 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 16,482 1000 USD | 13,511 1000 USD | 19,702 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 30,247 1000 USD | 15,638 1000 USD | 56,576 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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 fertilizers n.e.c. — import value in South Africa?
- Fertilizers n.e.c. — import value in South Africa was 21,398 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest fertilizers n.e.c. — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 56,576 1000 USD in 2022.
- What is the lowest fertilizers n.e.c. — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,770 1000 USD in 2002.
- How does South Africa rank for fertilizers n.e.c. — import value?
- South Africa ranks 42nd out of 190 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertilizers n.e.c. — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. 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 Fertilizers n.e.c. — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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