Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Import quantity was 100.54 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2003–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 100.54 t, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 93.0% on the previous year and down 96.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo peaked at 3,271 t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 2012.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 260 t | — |
| 2004 | 115.17 t | -55.7% |
| 2006 | 45.8 t | -60.2% |
| 2007 | 41.31 t | -9.8% |
| 2008 | 0.1 t | -99.8% |
| 2009 | 80 t | +79900.0% |
| 2010 | 10 t | -87.5% |
| 2012 | 0 t | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 27.27 t | — |
| 2015 | 22.26 t | -18.4% |
| 2016 | 0.11 t | -99.5% |
| 2017 | 10.26 t | +9227.3% |
| 2018 | 3,271 t | +31777.6% |
| 2019 | 0.01 t | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 785.12 t | +7851100.0% |
| 2022 | 52.09 t | -93.4% |
| 2023 | 100.54 t | +93.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 90.4 t | 0.1 t | 260 t | 6 |
| 2010s | 417.57 t | 0 t | 3,271 t | 8 |
| 2020s | 312.58 t | 52.09 t | 785.12 t | 3 |
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More environment data for Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -10.22 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -10.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.193 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.17 °C (2025)
- Permanent meadows and pastures — Share in Land area 8.03 % (2024)
- Arable land — Share in Agricultural land 44.99 % (2024)
- Permanent crops — Area 1,994 1000 ha (2024)
- Permanent crops — Share in Agricultural land 5.43 % (2024)
- Permanent meadows and pastures — Area 18,200 1000 ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity in Democratic Republic of the Congo was 100.54 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 3,271 t in 2018.
- What is the lowest potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 2012.
- How does Democratic Republic of the Congo rank for potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 10th out of 11 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of the Congo 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) — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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