Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Agricultural Use in Ecuador
Ecuador: Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Agricultural Use was 9,753 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Agricultural Use in Ecuador, 2002–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use in Ecuador is 9,753 t, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 28.3% on the previous year and down 30.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use in Ecuador peaked at 62,688 t in 2019 and was at its lowest, 974 t, in 2002.
That places Ecuador 20th out of 90 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Agricultural Use in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 974 t | — |
| 2003 | 3,009 t | +208.9% |
| 2004 | 9,327 t | +210.0% |
| 2005 | 2,049 t | -78.0% |
| 2006 | 10,165 t | +396.1% |
| 2007 | 9,989 t | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 1,866 t | -81.3% |
| 2010 | 10,226 t | +448.0% |
| 2011 | 10,407 t | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 14,013 t | +34.6% |
| 2015 | 14,148 t | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 18,451 t | +30.4% |
| 2017 | 34,063 t | +84.6% |
| 2018 | 55,317 t | +62.4% |
| 2019 | 62,688 t | +13.3% |
| 2020 | 23,106 t | -63.1% |
| 2021 | 16,750 t | -27.5% |
| 2022 | 13,600 t | -18.8% |
| 2023 | 9,753 t | -28.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,340 t | 974 t | 10,165 t | 7 |
| 2010s | 27,414 t | 10,226 t | 62,688 t | 8 |
| 2020s | 15,802 t | 9,753 t | 23,106 t | 4 |
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- Standard Deviation 0.4 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.49 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use in Ecuador?
- Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use in Ecuador was 9,753 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 62,688 t in 2019.
- What is the lowest potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 974 t in 2002.
- How does Ecuador rank for potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use?
- Ecuador ranks 20th out of 90 countries with data for 2023.
- Is potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — 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