Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (MOP) — Export quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (MOP) — Export quantity was 21,566 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (MOP) — Export quantity in South Africa, 2002–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — export quantity in South Africa is 21,566 t, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 18.8% on the previous year and up 143.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — export quantity in South Africa peaked at 54,167 t in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1,836 t, in 2012.
That places South Africa 19th out of 108 countries with data for 2024, 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) — Export quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7,220 t | — |
| 2003 | 5,141 t | -28.8% |
| 2004 | 14,539 t | +182.8% |
| 2005 | 54,167 t | +272.6% |
| 2006 | 30,114 t | -44.4% |
| 2007 | 19,756 t | -34.4% |
| 2008 | 10,626 t | -46.2% |
| 2009 | 20,871 t | +96.4% |
| 2010 | 10,568 t | -49.4% |
| 2011 | 9,356 t | -11.5% |
| 2012 | 1,836 t | -80.4% |
| 2013 | 10,247 t | +458.2% |
| 2014 | 8,877 t | -13.4% |
| 2015 | 15,736 t | +77.3% |
| 2016 | 24,242 t | +54.0% |
| 2017 | 49,692 t | +105.0% |
| 2018 | 22,037 t | -55.7% |
| 2019 | 24,224 t | +9.9% |
| 2020 | 26,471 t | +9.3% |
| 2021 | 14,700 t | -44.5% |
| 2022 | 22,634 t | +54.0% |
| 2023 | 26,555 t | +17.3% |
| 2024 | 21,566 t | -18.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20,304 t | 5,141 t | 54,167 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 17,682 t | 1,836 t | 49,692 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,385 t | 14,700 t | 26,555 t | 5 |
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- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — export quantity in South Africa?
- Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — export quantity in South Africa was 21,566 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 54,167 t in 2005.
- What is the lowest potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,836 t in 2012.
- How does South Africa rank for potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — export quantity?
- South Africa ranks 19th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (mop) — export quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 143.0%. 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 Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (MOP) — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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