Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity was 720.2 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in South Africa, 2002–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in South Africa stood at 720.2 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 65.3% on the previous year and down 59.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 12,139 t in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.18 t, in 2002.
South Africa ranks 29th of 31 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 | 3,433 t | 2.18 t | 12,139 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,709 t | 599.72 t | 3,722 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,147 t | 720.2 t | 8,401 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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 phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in South Africa?
- Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in South Africa was 720.2 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 12,139 t in 2005.
- What is the lowest other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.18 t in 2002.
- How does South Africa rank for other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 29th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.3%. 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 phosphatic 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