Urea — Import value in South Africa

South Africa: Urea — Import value was 323,128 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
323,128 1000 USD
Change on year
down 5.2%
Rank
26th
of 32 groups
All-time high
631,184 1000 USD
in 2022
All-time low
71,692 1000 USD
in 2003
Years of data
23
2002–2024

Urea — Import value in South Africa, 2002–2024

0200.0k400.0k600.0k2002201320242002: 75.1k 1000 USD2003: 71.7k 1000 USD2004: 123.3k 1000 USD2005: 118.3k 1000 USD2006: 132.8k 1000 USD2007: 207.7k 1000 USD2008: 355.8k 1000 USD2009: 142.4k 1000 USD2010: 211.3k 1000 USD2011: 358.0k 1000 USD2012: 348.4k 1000 USD2013: 248.2k 1000 USD2014: 303.5k 1000 USD2015: 188.9k 1000 USD2016: 171.6k 1000 USD2017: 223.1k 1000 USD2018: 235.0k 1000 USD2019: 219.7k 1000 USD2020: 202.4k 1000 USD2021: 467.3k 1000 USD2022: 631.2k 1000 USD2023: 340.9k 1000 USD2024: 323.1k 1000 USD

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

The most recent figure for urea — import value in South Africa is 323,128 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 5.2% on the previous year and up 6.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, urea — import value in South Africa peaked at 631,184 1000 USD in 2022 and was at its lowest, 71,692 1000 USD, in 2003.

South Africa ranks 26th of 32 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 153,384 1000 USD 71,692 1000 USD 355,797 1000 USD 8
2010s 250,763 1000 USD 171,555 1000 USD 357,959 1000 USD 10
2020s 392,977 1000 USD 202,426 1000 USD 631,184 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 23 Ukraine 191,815 1000 USD compare
  2. 24 Germany 185,964 1000 USD compare
  3. 25 Belgium 168,746 1000 USD compare
  4. 26 Peru 164,013 1000 USD compare
  5. 27 Czechia 158,953 1000 USD compare
  6. 28 Uruguay 131,033 1000 USD compare
  7. 29 Serbia 125,895 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 232 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is urea — import value in South Africa?
Urea — import value in South Africa was 323,128 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest urea — import value recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 631,184 1000 USD in 2022.
What is the lowest urea — import value recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 71,692 1000 USD in 2003.
How does South Africa rank for urea — import value?
South Africa ranks 26th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.
Is urea — import value rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.5%. 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 Urea — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Urea — Import value
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
232 places, 4,854 data points, 2002–2024
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