Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import value in South Africa
South Africa: Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import value was 56,180 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other nitrogenous 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
In 2024, other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value in South Africa stood at 56,180 1000 USD.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.4% on the previous year and up 158.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value in South Africa peaked at 88,736 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2,587 1000 USD, in 2002.
That places South Africa 11th out of 187 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.
Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2,587 1000 USD | — |
| 2003 | 3,017 1000 USD | +16.6% |
| 2004 | 4,858 1000 USD | +61.0% |
| 2005 | 8,195 1000 USD | +68.7% |
| 2006 | 6,083 1000 USD | -25.8% |
| 2007 | 6,112 1000 USD | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 10,033 1000 USD | +64.2% |
| 2009 | 5,506 1000 USD | -45.1% |
| 2010 | 11,144 1000 USD | +102.4% |
| 2011 | 35,287 1000 USD | +216.6% |
| 2012 | 21,345 1000 USD | -39.5% |
| 2013 | 17,372 1000 USD | -18.6% |
| 2014 | 21,749 1000 USD | +25.2% |
| 2015 | 8,056 1000 USD | -63.0% |
| 2016 | 9,455 1000 USD | +17.4% |
| 2017 | 15,053 1000 USD | +59.2% |
| 2018 | 20,555 1000 USD | +36.6% |
| 2019 | 38,128 1000 USD | +85.5% |
| 2020 | 21,088 1000 USD | -44.7% |
| 2021 | 31,648 1000 USD | +50.1% |
| 2022 | 88,736 1000 USD | +180.4% |
| 2023 | 51,348 1000 USD | -42.1% |
| 2024 | 56,180 1000 USD | +9.4% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 56,180 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,548 1000 USD, 36.3× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 56,180 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 176.04 1000 USD, 319.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,799 1000 USD | 2,587 1000 USD | 10,033 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 19,814 1000 USD | 8,056 1000 USD | 38,128 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 49,800 1000 USD | 21,088 1000 USD | 88,736 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 8 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 68,089 1000 USD compare
- 8 Syrian Arab Republic 2,320 1000 USD compare
- 9 India 67,874 1000 USD compare
- 9 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 828.56 1000 USD compare
- 10 Democratic Republic of the Congo 732.79 1000 USD compare
- 10 Mexico 66,066 1000 USD compare
- 11 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 159.73 1000 USD compare
- 12 Micronesia (Federated States of) 37.46 1000 USD compare
- 12 Tunisia 53,869 1000 USD compare
- 13 Canada 51,766 1000 USD compare
- 13 Timor-Leste 0.37 1000 USD compare
- 14 Indonesia 45,618 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 other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value in South Africa?
- Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value in South Africa was 56,180 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 88,736 1000 USD in 2022.
- What is the lowest other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,587 1000 USD in 2002.
- How does South Africa rank for other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value?
- South Africa ranks 11th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c. — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 158.3%. 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 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