Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Production in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Production was 4,865 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (SOP) — Production in Republic of Korea, 2002–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 4,865 t for potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — production in 2024.
The figure is down 29.5% on the previous year and down 87.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — production in Republic of Korea peaked at 95,697 t in 2008 and was at its lowest, 4,511 t, in 2020.
Republic of Korea ranks 7th of 47 countries on this measure, 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) — Production in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 73,626 t | — |
| 2003 | 69,949 t | -5.0% |
| 2004 | 82,366 t | +17.8% |
| 2005 | 80,489 t | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 53,574 t | -33.4% |
| 2007 | 58,639 t | +9.5% |
| 2008 | 95,697 t | +63.2% |
| 2009 | 49,883 t | -47.9% |
| 2010 | 74,241 t | +48.8% |
| 2011 | 83,016 t | +11.8% |
| 2012 | 49,308 t | -40.6% |
| 2013 | 36,324 t | -26.3% |
| 2014 | 37,790 t | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 21,083 t | -44.2% |
| 2016 | 11,105 t | -47.3% |
| 2017 | 10,037 t | -9.6% |
| 2018 | 9,554 t | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 7,326 t | -23.3% |
| 2020 | 4,511 t | -38.4% |
| 2021 | 6,078 t | +34.7% |
| 2022 | 5,103 t | -16.0% |
| 2023 | 6,903 t | +35.3% |
| 2024 | 4,865 t | -29.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 70,528 t | 49,883 t | 95,697 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 33,978 t | 7,326 t | 83,016 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,492 t | 4,511 t | 6,903 t | 5 |
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More environment data for Republic of Korea
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.504 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.9 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — production in Republic of Korea?
- Potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — production in Republic of Korea was 4,865 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — production recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 95,697 t in 2008.
- What is the lowest potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — production recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,511 t in 2020.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — production?
- Republic of Korea ranks 7th out of 47 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) (sop) — production rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.1%. 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) — Production. 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