Urea — Import value in South Africa
South Africa: Urea — Import value was 323,128 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Urea — Import value in South Africa, 2002–2024
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 14th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Urea — Import value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 75,116 1000 USD | — |
| 2003 | 71,692 1000 USD | -4.6% |
| 2004 | 123,336 1000 USD | +72.0% |
| 2005 | 118,256 1000 USD | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 132,753 1000 USD | +12.3% |
| 2007 | 207,691 1000 USD | +56.4% |
| 2008 | 355,797 1000 USD | +71.3% |
| 2009 | 142,432 1000 USD | -60.0% |
| 2010 | 211,290 1000 USD | +48.3% |
| 2011 | 357,959 1000 USD | +69.4% |
| 2012 | 348,446 1000 USD | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 248,167 1000 USD | -28.8% |
| 2014 | 303,536 1000 USD | +22.3% |
| 2015 | 188,927 1000 USD | -37.8% |
| 2016 | 171,555 1000 USD | -9.2% |
| 2017 | 223,085 1000 USD | +30.0% |
| 2018 | 234,997 1000 USD | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 219,668 1000 USD | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 202,426 1000 USD | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 467,255 1000 USD | +130.8% |
| 2022 | 631,184 1000 USD | +35.1% |
| 2023 | 340,894 1000 USD | -46.0% |
| 2024 | 323,128 1000 USD | -5.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 323,128 1000 USD is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,492 1000 USD, 71.9× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 323,128 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,524 1000 USD, 49.5× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 11 Argentina 395,063 1000 USD compare
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- 13 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 4.97 1000 USD compare
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- 15 Spain 319,781 1000 USD compare
- 16 Republic of Korea 306,091 1000 USD compare
- 17 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 268,261 1000 USD compare
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 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 14th out of 187 countries 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
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