Other potassic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Other potassic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity was 38,372 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other potassic 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 38,372 t for other potassic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is up 140.8% on the previous year and up 15,092.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other potassic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 38,372 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 124.98 t, in 2003.
That places South Africa 12th out of 181 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 potassic fertilizers, n.e.c. — Import quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2,202 t | — |
| 2003 | 124.98 t | -94.3% |
| 2004 | 1,030 t | +724.1% |
| 2005 | 5,236 t | +408.4% |
| 2006 | 1,209 t | -76.9% |
| 2007 | 3,361 t | +177.9% |
| 2008 | 339.94 t | -89.9% |
| 2009 | 1,061 t | +212.2% |
| 2010 | 1,719 t | +61.9% |
| 2011 | 683.77 t | -60.2% |
| 2012 | 7,161 t | +947.3% |
| 2013 | 385.59 t | -94.6% |
| 2014 | 252.58 t | -34.5% |
| 2015 | 625.15 t | +147.5% |
| 2016 | 2,048 t | +227.6% |
| 2017 | 1,720 t | -16.0% |
| 2018 | 1,522 t | -11.5% |
| 2019 | 4,838 t | +217.8% |
| 2020 | 4,945 t | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 10,734 t | +117.1% |
| 2022 | 26,615 t | +147.9% |
| 2023 | 15,937 t | -40.1% |
| 2024 | 38,372 t | +140.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 38,372 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 62.1 t, 617.9× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 38,372 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 54.44 t, 704.9× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,821 t | 124.98 t | 5,236 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,096 t | 252.58 t | 7,161 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,321 t | 4,945 t | 38,372 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 9 China, mainland 63,259 t compare
- 9 Democratic Republic of the Congo 20.16 t compare
- 10 Sri Lanka 62,035 t compare
- 10 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 6.67 t compare
- 11 Japan 41,877 t compare
- 11 Timor-Leste 1.05 t compare
- 12 United Republic of Tanzania 0.15 t compare
- 13 Poland 37,611 t compare
- 14 Colombia 37,179 t compare
- 15 Indonesia 34,520 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 potassic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in South Africa?
- Other potassic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity in South Africa was 38,372 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other potassic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 38,372 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest other potassic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 124.98 t in 2003.
- How does South Africa rank for other potassic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 12th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other potassic fertilizers, n.e.c. — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15,092.2%. 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 potassic 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