Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Agricultural Use in Pakistan
Pakistan: Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Agricultural Use was 55,542 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Agricultural Use in Pakistan, 2003–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2023, potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use in Pakistan stood at 55,542 t.
That represents a change of up 244.2% on the previous year and up 344.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use in Pakistan peaked at 55,854 t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2,786 t, in 2014.
That places Pakistan 4th out of 90 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10,961 t | — |
| 2004 | 6,926 t | -36.8% |
| 2005 | 13,578 t | +96.0% |
| 2006 | 24,315 t | +79.1% |
| 2007 | 25,358 t | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 23,327 t | -8.0% |
| 2009 | 5,000 t | -78.6% |
| 2010 | 34,667 t | +593.3% |
| 2011 | 20,021 t | -42.2% |
| 2012 | 15,333 t | -23.4% |
| 2013 | 12,495 t | -18.5% |
| 2014 | 2,786 t | -77.7% |
| 2015 | 7,024 t | +152.1% |
| 2016 | 13,455 t | +91.6% |
| 2017 | 45,004 t | +234.5% |
| 2018 | 42,352 t | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 37,580 t | -11.3% |
| 2020 | 49,583 t | +31.9% |
| 2021 | 55,854 t | +12.6% |
| 2022 | 16,138 t | -71.1% |
| 2023 | 55,542 t | +244.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15,638 t | 5,000 t | 25,358 t | 7 |
| 2010s | 23,072 t | 2,786 t | 45,004 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 44,279 t | 16,138 t | 55,854 t | 4 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
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- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -7.64 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.373 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.58 °C (2025)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity, per unit of GDP 0 m3 per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export quantity, per capita 0 m3 per person (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Export value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use in Pakistan?
- Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use in Pakistan was 55,542 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 55,854 t in 2021.
- What is the lowest potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,786 t in 2014.
- How does Pakistan rank for potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use?
- Pakistan ranks 4th out of 90 countries with data for 2023.
- Is potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 344.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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