Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Import quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Import quantity was 120,823 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Import quantity in South Africa, 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 South Africa stood at 120,823 t.
That represents a change of up 206.7% on the previous year and up 85.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 376,424 t in 2017 and was at its lowest, 22,677 t, in 2004.
South Africa ranks 3rd of 168 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 25,335 t | — |
| 2003 | 31,246 t | +23.3% |
| 2004 | 22,677 t | -27.4% |
| 2005 | 39,034 t | +72.1% |
| 2006 | 40,158 t | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 38,764 t | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 46,145 t | +19.0% |
| 2009 | 24,009 t | -48.0% |
| 2010 | 46,175 t | +92.3% |
| 2011 | 52,620 t | +14.0% |
| 2012 | 60,675 t | +15.3% |
| 2013 | 50,468 t | -16.8% |
| 2014 | 65,268 t | +29.3% |
| 2015 | 39,740 t | -39.1% |
| 2016 | 60,463 t | +52.1% |
| 2017 | 376,424 t | +522.6% |
| 2018 | 47,006 t | -87.5% |
| 2019 | 75,628 t | +60.9% |
| 2020 | 61,848 t | -18.2% |
| 2021 | 99,309 t | +60.6% |
| 2022 | 59,836 t | -39.7% |
| 2023 | 39,398 t | -34.2% |
| 2024 | 120,823 t | +206.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33,421 t | 22,677 t | 46,145 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 87,447 t | 39,740 t | 376,424 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 76,243 t | 39,398 t | 120,823 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity in South Africa?
- Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity in South Africa was 120,823 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 376,424 t in 2017.
- What is the lowest potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,677 t in 2004.
- How does South Africa rank for potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 3rd out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 85.1%. 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) — 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