Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Import quantity in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Import quantity was 21,159 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
21,159 t
Change on year
up 64.1%
World rank
24th
of 168 countries
All-time high
21,159 t
in 2024
All-time low
100.35 t
in 2006
Years of data
23
2002–2024

Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Import quantity in Republic of Korea, 2002–2024

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k2002201320242002: 5.2k t2003: 8.2k t2004: 7.1k t2005: 3.2k t2006: 100.3 t2007: 220.7 t2008: 3.1k t2009: 8.1k t2010: 2.4k t2011: 1.0k t2012: 2.5k t2013: 7.2k t2014: 17.0k t2015: 7.4k t2016: 7.6k t2017: 13.0k t2018: 13.0k t2019: 16.7k t2020: 19.1k t2021: 16.9k t2022: 13.4k t2023: 12.9k t2024: 21.2k t

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2024, potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity in Republic of Korea stood at 21,159 t. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 64.1% on the previous year and up 24.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity in Republic of Korea peaked at 21,159 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 100.35 t, in 2006.

That places Republic of Korea 24th out of 168 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) — Import quantity in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Import quantity in Republic of Korea, 2002 to 2024.
Year t Change
2002 5,205 t
2003 8,177 t +57.1%
2004 7,055 t -13.7%
2005 3,205 t -54.6%
2006 100.35 t -96.9%
2007 220.68 t +119.9%
2008 3,053 t +1283.7%
2009 8,143 t +166.7%
2010 2,433 t -70.1%
2011 1,015 t -58.3%
2012 2,510 t +147.3%
2013 7,161 t +185.4%
2014 17,024 t +137.7%
2015 7,378 t -56.7%
2016 7,588 t +2.8%
2017 13,005 t +71.4%
2018 13,022 t +0.1%
2019 16,694 t +28.2%
2020 19,065 t +14.2%
2021 16,924 t -11.2%
2022 13,373 t -21.0%
2023 12,893 t -3.6%
2024 21,159 t +64.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4,395 t 100.35 t 8,177 t 8
2010s 8,783 t 1,015 t 17,024 t 10
2020s 16,683 t 12,893 t 21,159 t 5

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 21 China, mainland 25,113 t compare
  2. 22 Saudi Arabia 22,461 t compare
  3. 23 Kenya 21,578 t compare
  4. 25 Chile 18,569 t compare
  5. 26 New Zealand 18,524 t compare
  6. 27 Poland 18,122 t compare

See the full ranking of 211 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity in Republic of Korea?
Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity in Republic of Korea was 21,159 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 21,159 t in 2024.
What is the lowest potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 100.35 t in 2006.
How does Republic of Korea rank for potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity?
Republic of Korea ranks 24th out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
Is potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 24.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Republic of Korea 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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Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Import quantity
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t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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211 places, 4,063 data points, 2002–2024
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