Superphosphates above 35% — Export quantity in South Africa

South Africa: Superphosphates above 35% — Export quantity was 241.3 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
241.3 t
Change on year
up 3.1%
Rank
18th
of 30 groups
All-time high
172,901 t
in 2003
All-time low
9.98 t
in 2020
Years of data
23
2002–2024

Superphosphates above 35% — Export quantity in South Africa, 2002–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k2002201320242002: 172.5k t2003: 172.9k t2004: 69.8k t2005: 38.6k t2006: 18.7k t2007: 304.7 t2008: 577.4 t2009: 9.8k t2010: 11.8k t2011: 5.9k t2012: 4.2k t2013: 5.3k t2014: 4.9k t2015: 1.4k t2016: 2.3k t2017: 127.2 t2018: 16.4 t2019: 31.4 t2020: 10 t2021: 233.8 t2022: 363.3 t2023: 234 t2024: 241.3 t

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

Analysis

In 2024, superphosphates above 35% — export quantity in South Africa stood at 241.3 t.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.1% on the previous year and down 95.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, superphosphates above 35% — export quantity in South Africa peaked at 172,901 t in 2003 and was at its lowest, 9.98 t, in 2020.

South Africa ranks 18th of 30 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 60,390 t 304.66 t 172,901 t 8
2010s 3,589 t 16.43 t 11,775 t 10
2020s 216.48 t 9.98 t 363.3 t 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 15 Türkiye 14,389 t compare
  2. 16 Algeria 12,000 t compare
  3. 17 Indonesia 10,575 t compare
  4. 18 Spain 10,272 t compare
  5. 19 Saudi Arabia 9,109 t compare
  6. 20 United Republic of Tanzania 5,750 t compare
  7. 21 Italy 5,293 t compare

See the full ranking of 106 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is superphosphates above 35% — export quantity in South Africa?
Superphosphates above 35% — export quantity in South Africa was 241.3 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest superphosphates above 35% — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 172,901 t in 2003.
What is the lowest superphosphates above 35% — export quantity recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 9.98 t in 2020.
How does South Africa rank for superphosphates above 35% — export quantity?
South Africa ranks 18th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
Is superphosphates above 35% — export quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 95.1%. 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 Superphosphates above 35% — Export quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Superphosphates above 35% — Export quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
106 places, 1,806 data points, 2002–2024
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