Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Import value in South Africa
South Africa: Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Import value was 61,161 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Import value in South Africa, 2002–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 61,161 1000 USD for potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import value in 2024. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 155.5% on the previous year and up 41.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import value in South Africa peaked at 61,161 1000 USD in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4,785 1000 USD, in 2004.
South Africa ranks 5th 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 value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5,322 1000 USD | — |
| 2003 | 6,342 1000 USD | +19.2% |
| 2004 | 4,785 1000 USD | -24.6% |
| 2005 | 9,173 1000 USD | +91.7% |
| 2006 | 11,759 1000 USD | +28.2% |
| 2007 | 13,279 1000 USD | +12.9% |
| 2008 | 39,743 1000 USD | +199.3% |
| 2009 | 15,199 1000 USD | -61.8% |
| 2010 | 21,752 1000 USD | +43.1% |
| 2011 | 30,188 1000 USD | +38.8% |
| 2012 | 37,220 1000 USD | +23.3% |
| 2013 | 26,235 1000 USD | -29.5% |
| 2014 | 43,308 1000 USD | +65.1% |
| 2015 | 25,323 1000 USD | -41.5% |
| 2016 | 24,826 1000 USD | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 24,401 1000 USD | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 22,986 1000 USD | -5.8% |
| 2019 | 35,558 1000 USD | +54.7% |
| 2020 | 26,626 1000 USD | -25.1% |
| 2021 | 38,857 1000 USD | +45.9% |
| 2022 | 47,879 1000 USD | +23.2% |
| 2023 | 23,942 1000 USD | -50.0% |
| 2024 | 61,161 1000 USD | +155.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13,200 1000 USD | 4,785 1000 USD | 39,743 1000 USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 29,180 1000 USD | 21,752 1000 USD | 43,308 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 39,693 1000 USD | 23,942 1000 USD | 61,161 1000 USD | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import value in South Africa?
- Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import value in South Africa was 61,161 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 61,161 1000 USD in 2024.
- What is the lowest potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,785 1000 USD in 2004.
- How does South Africa rank for potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import value?
- South Africa ranks 5th out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.2%. 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 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