Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Agricultural Use in South Africa
South Africa: Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Agricultural Use was 48,528 t in 2011. ▲ Rising
Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Agricultural Use in South Africa, 2002–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2011, potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use in South Africa stood at 48,528 t. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is up 13.2% on the previous year and up 155.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use in South Africa peaked at 48,528 t in 2011 and was at its lowest, 16,359 t, in 2004.
That places South Africa 5th out of 90 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Agricultural Use in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 18,971 t | — |
| 2003 | 27,957 t | +47.4% |
| 2004 | 16,359 t | -41.5% |
| 2005 | 33,125 t | +102.5% |
| 2010 | 42,868 t | +29.4% |
| 2011 | 48,528 t | +13.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24,103 t | 16,359 t | 33,125 t | 4 |
| 2010s | 45,698 t | 42,868 t | 48,528 t | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 2 Côte d'Ivoire 1,847 t compare
- 2 Japan 88,624 t compare
- 2 Türkiye 19,303 t compare
- 3 Mexico 58,909 t compare
- 3 Syrian Arab Republic 5,003 t compare
- 4 Pakistan 55,542 t compare
- 4 Republic of Moldova 31 t
- 5 Democratic Republic of the Congo 10 t compare
- 6 Peru 40,344 t compare
- 6 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 0 t compare
- 7 Algeria 39,768 t compare
- 8 Ukraine 34,116 t compare
More environment data for South Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sawlogs and veneer logs, non-coniferous — Production, annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other industrial roundwood — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other industrial roundwood, non-coniferous (production) — Production 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Wood charcoal — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use in South Africa?
- Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use in South Africa was 48,528 t in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 48,528 t in 2011.
- What is the lowest potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,359 t in 2004.
- How does South Africa rank for potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use?
- South Africa ranks 5th out of 90 countries with data for 2011.
- Is potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 155.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 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