Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (MOP) — Agricultural Use in Uruguay
Uruguay: Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (MOP) — Agricultural Use was 141,974 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (MOP) — Agricultural Use in Uruguay, 2002–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — agricultural use in Uruguay is 141,974 t, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 109.8% on the previous year and up 1,109.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — agricultural use in Uruguay peaked at 170,341 t in 2013 and was at its lowest, 437 t, in 2012.
That places Uruguay 16th out of 106 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Uruguay, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5,442 t | — |
| 2003 | 16,119 t | +196.2% |
| 2005 | 8,992 t | -44.2% |
| 2006 | 5,212 t | -42.0% |
| 2007 | 8,762 t | +68.1% |
| 2008 | 11,738 t | +34.0% |
| 2009 | 7,143 t | -39.1% |
| 2010 | 54,214 t | +659.0% |
| 2011 | 30,506 t | -43.7% |
| 2012 | 437 t | -98.6% |
| 2013 | 170,341 t | +38879.6% |
| 2014 | 124,879 t | -26.7% |
| 2015 | 56,413 t | -54.8% |
| 2016 | 69,408 t | +23.0% |
| 2017 | 67,656 t | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 141,974 t | +109.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,058 t | 5,212 t | 16,119 t | 7 |
| 2010s | 79,536 t | 437 t | 170,341 t | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — agricultural use in Uruguay?
- Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — agricultural use in Uruguay was 141,974 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — agricultural use recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 170,341 t in 2013.
- What is the lowest potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — agricultural use recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 437 t in 2012.
- How does Uruguay rank for potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — agricultural use?
- Uruguay ranks 16th out of 106 countries with data for 2018.
- Is potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — agricultural use rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,109.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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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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