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
Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Import quantity in Republic of Korea, 2002–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 21 China, mainland 25,113 t compare
- 22 Saudi Arabia 22,461 t compare
- 23 Kenya 21,578 t compare
- 25 Chile 18,569 t compare
- 26 New Zealand 18,524 t compare
- 27 Poland 18,122 t compare
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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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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