Other NP compounds — Import quantity in Eastern Africa (excluding intra-trade)
Eastern Africa (excluding intra-trade): Other NP compounds — Import quantity was 1.72 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other NP compounds — Import quantity in Eastern Africa (excluding intra-trade), 2002–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, other np compounds — import quantity in Eastern Africa (excluding intra-trade) stood at 1.72 million t.
The figure is down 12.3% on the previous year and up 742.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other np compounds — import quantity in Eastern Africa (excluding intra-trade) peaked at 1.96 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 18,783 t, in 2003.
That places Eastern Africa (excluding intra-trade) 4th out of 32 groups 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 NP compounds — Import quantity in Eastern Africa (excluding intra-trade), year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 42,682 t | — |
| 2003 | 18,783 t | -56.0% |
| 2004 | 91,833 t | +388.9% |
| 2005 | 94,506 t | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 116,033 t | +22.8% |
| 2007 | 64,781 t | -44.2% |
| 2008 | 57,210 t | -11.7% |
| 2009 | 61,801 t | +8.0% |
| 2010 | 109,812 t | +77.7% |
| 2011 | 134,300 t | +22.3% |
| 2012 | 606,788 t | +351.8% |
| 2013 | 402,446 t | -33.7% |
| 2014 | 204,407 t | -49.2% |
| 2015 | 517,367 t | +153.1% |
| 2016 | 660,058 t | +27.6% |
| 2017 | 871,365 t | +32.0% |
| 2018 | 433,699 t | -50.2% |
| 2019 | 984,349 t | +127.0% |
| 2020 | 1.85 million t | +87.9% |
| 2021 | 1.91 million t | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 1.83 million t | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 1.96 million t | +7.2% |
| 2024 | 1.72 million t | -12.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other NP compounds — Import quantity in Eastern Africa (excluding intra-trade) changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +388.9% | 18,783 t | 91,833 t |
| 2012 | +351.8% | 134,300 t | 606,788 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 68,453 t | 18,783 t | 116,033 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 492,459 t | 109,812 t | 984,349 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.86 million t | 1.72 million t | 1.96 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa (excluding intra-trade)
- 1 Brazil 2.75 million t compare
- 1 Türkiye 154,400 t compare
- 2 Djibouti 1.64 million t compare
- 2 Viet Nam 95,635 t compare
- 3 Republic of Moldova 37,208 t compare
- 3 Thailand 1.08 million t compare
- 4 Ethiopia 959,760 t compare
- 4 Lao People's Democratic Republic 17,952 t compare
- 5 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 2,046 t compare
- 5 Canada 562,172 t compare
- 6 India 438,155 t compare
- 6 Syrian Arab Republic 1,233 t compare
- 7 Romania 286,877 t compare
- 7 United Republic of Tanzania 442 t compare
More environment data for Eastern Africa (excluding intra-trade)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Import quantity 261,715 t (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Import quantity, annual growth rate 1.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Import quantity, gaps filled 261,715 t (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Import quantity, annual growth rate 19.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nutrient phosphate P2O5 (total) — Import quantity, gaps filled 1.03 million t (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Export quantity, gaps filled 42,612 t (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Import quantity, annual growth rate -6.96 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Import quantity, gaps filled 2.12 million t (2024)
- Pesticides (total) — Export value, annual growth rate -14.68 % change on previous year (2024)
- Pesticides (total) — Import value, annual growth rate -0.5027 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other np compounds — import quantity in Eastern Africa (excluding intra-trade)?
- Other np compounds — import quantity in Eastern Africa (excluding intra-trade) was 1.72 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other np compounds — import quantity recorded in Eastern Africa (excluding intra-trade)?
- The highest recorded value was 1.96 million t in 2023.
- What is the lowest other np compounds — import quantity recorded in Eastern Africa (excluding intra-trade)?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,783 t in 2003.
- How does Eastern Africa (excluding intra-trade) rank for other np compounds — import quantity?
- Eastern Africa (excluding intra-trade) ranks 4th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other np compounds — import quantity rising or falling in Eastern Africa (excluding intra-trade)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 742.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Africa (excluding intra-trade) data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other NP compounds — Import quantity. 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