Phosphate rock — Export value in South Africa

South Africa: Phosphate rock — Export value was 212,209 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
212,209 1000 USD
Change on year
up 15.5%
Rank
10th
of 31 groups
All-time high
212,209 1000 USD
in 2024
All-time low
14.3 1000 USD
in 2009
Years of data
23
2002–2024

Phosphate rock — Export value in South Africa, 2002–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k2002201320242002: 33.2 1000 USD2003: 73.2 1000 USD2004: 86.1 1000 USD2005: 630.5 1000 USD2006: 1.0k 1000 USD2007: 6.1k 1000 USD2008: 1.4k 1000 USD2009: 14.3 1000 USD2010: 4.4k 1000 USD2011: 291.4 1000 USD2012: 63.9 1000 USD2013: 190.8 1000 USD2014: 185.7 1000 USD2015: 167.4 1000 USD2016: 32.9 1000 USD2017: 72.9 1000 USD2018: 14.1k 1000 USD2019: 44.8k 1000 USD2020: 4.9k 1000 USD2021: 146.6 1000 USD2022: 179.4k 1000 USD2023: 183.7k 1000 USD2024: 212.2k 1000 USD

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

In 2024, phosphate rock — export value in South Africa stood at 212,209 1000 USD. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.

The figure is up 15.5% on the previous year and up 114,157.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, phosphate rock — export value in South Africa peaked at 212,209 1000 USD in 2024 and was at its lowest, 14.3 1000 USD, in 2009.

South Africa ranks 10th of 31 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,166 1000 USD 14.3 1000 USD 6,055 1000 USD 8
2010s 6,436 1000 USD 32.91 1000 USD 44,830 1000 USD 10
2020s 116,061 1000 USD 146.56 1000 USD 212,209 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 7 Togo 191,307 1000 USD compare
  2. 8 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 120,040 1000 USD compare
  3. 9 Senegal 91,156 1000 USD compare
  4. 10 Syrian Arab Republic 86,978 1000 USD compare
  5. 11 Kazakhstan 85,412 1000 USD compare
  6. 12 Australia and New Zealand (excluding intra-trade) 29,416 1000 USD compare
  7. 13 Australia 24,741 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 129 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is phosphate rock — export value in South Africa?
Phosphate rock — export value in South Africa was 212,209 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest phosphate rock — export value recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 212,209 1000 USD in 2024.
What is the lowest phosphate rock — export value recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 14.3 1000 USD in 2009.
How does South Africa rank for phosphate rock — export value?
South Africa ranks 10th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is phosphate rock — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 114,157.0%. 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 Phosphate rock — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Phosphate rock — Export value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
129 places, 2,304 data points, 2002–2024
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