Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (MOP) — Agricultural Use in Ireland

Ireland: Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (MOP) — Agricultural Use was 13,018 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
13,018 t
Change on year
up 19.8%
World rank
49th
of 106 countries
All-time high
183,302 t
in 2017
All-time low
30 t
in 2018
Years of data
21
2004–2024

Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (MOP) — Agricultural Use in Ireland, 2004–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k2004201420242004: 112.0k t2005: 113.0k t2006: 125.8k t2007: 122.2k t2008: 97.0k t2009: 29.9k t2010: 99.2k t2011: 95.8k t2012: 85.5k t2013: 146.4k t2014: 175.7k t2015: 153.1k t2016: 156.5k t2017: 183.3k t2018: 30 t2019: 173.3k t2020: 13.4k t2021: 15.3k t2022: 14.4k t2023: 10.9k t2024: 13.0k t

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

Analysis

In 2024, potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — agricultural use in Ireland stood at 13,018 t.

That represents a change of up 19.8% on the previous year and down 92.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — agricultural use in Ireland peaked at 183,302 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, 30 t, in 2018.

That places Ireland 49th out of 106 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (MOP) — Agricultural Use in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (MOP) — Agricultural Use in Ireland, 2004 to 2024.
Year t Change
2004 112,019 t
2005 113,013 t +0.9%
2006 125,786 t +11.3%
2007 122,188 t -2.9%
2008 97,049 t -20.6%
2009 29,931 t -69.2%
2010 99,182 t +231.4%
2011 95,816 t -3.4%
2012 85,536 t -10.7%
2013 146,361 t +71.1%
2014 175,687 t +20.0%
2015 153,080 t -12.9%
2016 156,521 t +2.2%
2017 183,302 t +17.1%
2018 30 t -100.0%
2019 173,282 t +577506.7%
2020 13,413 t -92.3%
2021 15,326 t +14.3%
2022 14,378 t -6.2%
2023 10,868 t -24.4%
2024 13,018 t +19.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 99,998 t 29,931 t 125,786 t 6
2010s 126,880 t 30 t 183,302 t 10
2020s 13,401 t 10,868 t 15,326 t 5

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 46 Dominican Republic 15,420 t compare
  2. 47 United Arab Emirates 15,000 t compare
  3. 48 Zambia 14,963 t compare
  4. 50 Zimbabwe 12,793 t compare
  5. 51 Egypt 12,211 t compare
  6. 52 Kenya 11,701 t compare

See the full ranking of 116 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — agricultural use in Ireland?
Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — agricultural use in Ireland was 13,018 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — agricultural use recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 183,302 t in 2017.
What is the lowest potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — agricultural use recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 30 t in 2018.
How does Ireland rank for potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — agricultural use?
Ireland ranks 49th out of 106 countries with data for 2024.
Is potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — agricultural use rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 92.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (MOP) — Agricultural Use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (MOP) — Agricultural Use
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
116 places, 1,324 data points, 2002–2024
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