Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Export value in South Africa
South Africa: Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Export value was 9,679 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Export value in South Africa, 2002–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 9,679 1000 USD for potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — export value in 2024.
That represents a change of up 103.6% on the previous year and up 286.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — export value in South Africa peaked at 10,651 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 778 1000 USD, in 2003.
That places South Africa 10th out of 83 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 sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Export value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1,321 1000 USD | — |
| 2003 | 778 1000 USD | -41.1% |
| 2004 | 1,787 1000 USD | +129.7% |
| 2005 | 3,905 1000 USD | +118.5% |
| 2006 | 3,761 1000 USD | -3.7% |
| 2007 | 3,667 1000 USD | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 3,805 1000 USD | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 5,499 1000 USD | +44.5% |
| 2010 | 2,120 1000 USD | -61.5% |
| 2011 | 2,961 1000 USD | +39.7% |
| 2012 | 2,497 1000 USD | -15.7% |
| 2013 | 2,583 1000 USD | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 2,503 1000 USD | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 2,305 1000 USD | -7.9% |
| 2016 | 4,603 1000 USD | +99.7% |
| 2017 | 2,303 1000 USD | -50.0% |
| 2018 | 3,246 1000 USD | +40.9% |
| 2019 | 7,273 1000 USD | +124.1% |
| 2020 | 3,938 1000 USD | -45.9% |
| 2021 | 1,762 1000 USD | -55.3% |
| 2022 | 10,651 1000 USD | +504.4% |
| 2023 | 4,754 1000 USD | -55.4% |
| 2024 | 9,679 1000 USD | +103.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,065 1000 USD | 778 1000 USD | 5,499 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 3,239 1000 USD | 2,120 1000 USD | 7,273 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,157 1000 USD | 1,762 1000 USD | 10,651 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 7 Uzbekistan 17,614 1000 USD compare
- 8 Russian Federation 16,507 1000 USD compare
- 9 Austria 12,344 1000 USD compare
- 11 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 9,598 1000 USD compare
- 12 Indonesia 9,585 1000 USD compare
- 13 China, mainland 9,185 1000 USD 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)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, annual growth rate 20.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 t per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import quantity, per capita 0.012 t per person (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, annual growth rate 3.25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Paper and paperboard — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — export value in South Africa?
- Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — export value in South Africa was 9,679 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 10,651 1000 USD in 2022.
- What is the lowest potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — export value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 778 1000 USD in 2003.
- How does South Africa rank for potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — export value?
- South Africa ranks 10th out of 83 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — export value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 286.6%. 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 sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Export value. 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