Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Agricultural Use in Uruguay
Uruguay: Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Agricultural Use was 148 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Agricultural Use in Uruguay, 2002–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2018, potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use in Uruguay stood at 148 t.
That represents a change of down 72.2% on the previous year and up 516.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use in Uruguay peaked at 124,879 t in 2014 and was at its lowest, 15 t, in 2002.
That places Uruguay 64th out of 90 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Uruguay, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 15 t | — |
| 2005 | 15 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 65 t | +333.3% |
| 2007 | 65 t | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 24 t | -63.1% |
| 2009 | 82 t | +241.7% |
| 2010 | 120 t | +46.3% |
| 2011 | 326 t | +171.7% |
| 2012 | 503 t | +54.3% |
| 2013 | 9,279 t | +1744.7% |
| 2014 | 124,879 t | +1245.8% |
| 2015 | 418 t | -99.7% |
| 2016 | 56 t | -86.6% |
| 2017 | 533 t | +851.8% |
| 2018 | 148 t | -72.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.33 t | 15 t | 82 t | 6 |
| 2010s | 15,140 t | 56 t | 124,879 t | 9 |
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- Standard Deviation 0.385 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use in Uruguay?
- Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use in Uruguay was 148 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 124,879 t in 2014.
- What is the lowest potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 15 t in 2002.
- How does Uruguay rank for potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use?
- Uruguay ranks 64th out of 90 countries with data for 2018.
- Is potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — agricultural use rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 516.7%. 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 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