Superphosphates above 35% — Import quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Superphosphates above 35% — Import quantity was 1,116 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Superphosphates above 35% — Import quantity in South Africa, 2003–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 1,116 t for superphosphates above 35% — import quantity in 2024.
That represents a change of down 57.0% on the previous year and down 95.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, superphosphates above 35% — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 72,984 t in 2008 and was at its lowest, 880.08 t, in 2019.
South Africa ranks 52nd of 163 countries 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.
Superphosphates above 35% — Import quantity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 17,800 t | — |
| 2004 | 8,599 t | -51.7% |
| 2005 | 17,922 t | +108.4% |
| 2006 | 37,419 t | +108.8% |
| 2007 | 17,527 t | -53.2% |
| 2008 | 72,984 t | +316.4% |
| 2009 | 9,072 t | -87.6% |
| 2010 | 26,484 t | +191.9% |
| 2011 | 24,363 t | -8.0% |
| 2012 | 32,197 t | +32.2% |
| 2013 | 22,631 t | -29.7% |
| 2014 | 24,843 t | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 24,655 t | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 24,316 t | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 1,905 t | -92.2% |
| 2018 | 5,824 t | +205.7% |
| 2019 | 880.08 t | -84.9% |
| 2020 | 2,708 t | +207.7% |
| 2021 | 2,781 t | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 5,379 t | +93.5% |
| 2023 | 2,594 t | -51.8% |
| 2024 | 1,116 t | -57.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 1,116 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 160.08 t, 7.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 1,116 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 53.35 t, 20.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25,903 t | 8,599 t | 72,984 t | 7 |
| 2010s | 18,810 t | 880.08 t | 32,197 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,916 t | 1,116 t | 5,379 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More environment data for South Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
- 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)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 0.2953 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is superphosphates above 35% — import quantity in South Africa?
- Superphosphates above 35% — import quantity in South Africa was 1,116 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest superphosphates above 35% — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 72,984 t in 2008.
- What is the lowest superphosphates above 35% — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 880.08 t in 2019.
- How does South Africa rank for superphosphates above 35% — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 52nd out of 163 countries with data for 2024.
- Is superphosphates above 35% — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.5%. 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% — 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