Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity was 245,406 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in South Africa, 2002–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 245,406 t for other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.8% on the previous year and up 208.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 245,406 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 10,380 t, in 2009.
South Africa ranks 20th of 32 groups on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21,441 t | 10,380 t | 46,412 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 85,885 t | 43,887 t | 171,752 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 186,264 t | 115,550 t | 245,406 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 17 Canada 110,637 t compare
- 18 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 106,484 t compare
- 19 Australia and New Zealand (excluding intra-trade) 104,471 t compare
- 20 United Republic of Tanzania 90,051 t compare
- 21 Poland 89,633 t compare
- 22 Australia 89,426 t compare
- 23 Colombia 86,476 t compare
More environment data for South Africa
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Share in Cropland 18.04 % (2024)
- Land area equipped for irrigation — Area 2,240 1000 ha (2024)
- Inland waters — Area 600 1000 ha (2024)
- Permanent meadows and pastures — Share in Land area 69.19 % (2024)
- Permanent meadows and pastures — Share in Agricultural land 87.12 % (2024)
- Permanent meadows and pastures — Area 83,928 1000 ha (2024)
- Permanent crops — Share in Agricultural land 0.43 % (2024)
- Permanent crops — Area 413 1000 ha (2024)
- Arable land — Share in Agricultural land 12.46 % (2024)
- Arable land — Area 12,000 1000 ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in South Africa?
- Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in South Africa was 245,406 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 245,406 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,380 t in 2009.
- How does South Africa rank for other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 20th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 208.5%. 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. — Import 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