Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Export quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Export quantity was 234,710 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Export quantity in South Africa, 2002–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 234,710 t for other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — export quantity in 2024.
The figure is down 5.7% on the previous year and down 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — export quantity in South Africa peaked at 267,137 t in 2014 and was at its lowest, 15,798 t, in 2003.
South Africa ranks 7th of 136 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Export quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 22,228 t | — |
| 2003 | 15,798 t | -28.9% |
| 2004 | 27,751 t | +75.7% |
| 2005 | 40,468 t | +45.8% |
| 2006 | 69,566 t | +71.9% |
| 2007 | 38,262 t | -45.0% |
| 2008 | 49,294 t | +28.8% |
| 2009 | 39,766 t | -19.3% |
| 2010 | 68,508 t | +72.3% |
| 2011 | 74,568 t | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 131,623 t | +76.5% |
| 2013 | 262,902 t | +99.7% |
| 2014 | 267,137 t | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 253,331 t | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 232,326 t | -8.3% |
| 2017 | 258,366 t | +11.2% |
| 2018 | 236,157 t | -8.6% |
| 2019 | 182,206 t | -22.8% |
| 2020 | 207,980 t | +14.1% |
| 2021 | 235,930 t | +13.4% |
| 2022 | 245,853 t | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 248,866 t | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 234,710 t | -5.7% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 234,710 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 42.62 t, 5507.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 234,710 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 45.06 t, 5208.8× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37,892 t | 15,798 t | 69,566 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 196,712 t | 68,508 t | 267,137 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 234,668 t | 207,980 t | 248,866 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 4 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 399,509 t compare
- 4 United Republic of Tanzania 1,257 t compare
- 5 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 707.45 t compare
- 5 Slovakia 319,625 t compare
- 6 Spain 286,024 t compare
- 6 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 183.98 t compare
- 7 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 129.02 t compare
- 8 Czechia 226,365 t compare
- 8 Syrian Arab Republic 27 t compare
- 9 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 5.5 t compare
- 9 Poland 215,296 t compare
- 10 Egypt 184,482 t compare
- 10 Republic of Moldova 1.78 t 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 other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — export quantity in South Africa?
- Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — export quantity in South Africa was 234,710 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 267,137 t in 2014.
- What is the lowest other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,798 t in 2003.
- How does South Africa rank for other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — export quantity?
- South Africa ranks 7th out of 136 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — export quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.1%. 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 Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Export quantity. 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