Agricultural raw materials exports in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Agricultural raw materials exports was 21.0% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Afghanistan, 1962–2019
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural raw materials exports in Afghanistan is 21.0%, measured in 2019.
The figure is up 26.0% on the previous year and up 178.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Afghanistan peaked at 61.1% in 1963 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2013.
Afghanistan ranks 7th of 195 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials exports in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 53.8% | — |
| 1963 | 61.1% | +13.7% |
| 1964 | 54.4% | -10.9% |
| 1965 | 45.8% | -15.9% |
| 1966 | 51.7% | +13.0% |
| 1967 | 46.4% | -10.4% |
| 1968 | 38.1% | -17.8% |
| 1969 | 38.1% | -0.1% |
| 1970 | 35.8% | -5.9% |
| 1971 | 45.7% | +27.4% |
| 1972 | 33.9% | -25.7% |
| 1973 | 26.9% | -20.8% |
| 1974 | 31.5% | +17.0% |
| 1975 | 33.7% | +7.0% |
| 1976 | 39.4% | +17.0% |
| 1977 | 36.8% | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 9.9% | -73.1% |
| 2009 | 7.6% | -23.6% |
| 2010 | 10.8% | +42.4% |
| 2011 | 12.9% | +19.6% |
| 2012 | 0.2% | -98.2% |
| 2013 | 0.0% | -84.4% |
| 2014 | 0.0% | +28.5% |
| 2015 | 14.8% | +31040.9% |
| 2016 | 16.4% | +10.5% |
| 2017 | 17.1% | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 16.7% | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 21.0% | +26.0% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 21.0% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.6%, 12.9× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 21.0% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.3%, 81.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Agricultural raw materials exports in Afghanistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +31040.9% | 0.0% | 14.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 48.7% | 38.1% | 61.1% | 8 |
| 1970s | 35.5% | 26.9% | 45.7% | 8 |
| 2000s | 8.7% | 7.6% | 9.9% | 2 |
| 2010s | 11.0% | 0.0% | 21.0% | 10 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 4 Benin 52.9% compare
- 5 Guinea-Bissau 31.5% compare
- 6 Equatorial Guinea 30.0% compare
- 8 Tajikistan 16.2% compare
- 9 Cameroon 14.9% compare
- 10 Uruguay 14.1% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Afghanistan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.31 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3429 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 142.96 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7406 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 34.3% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 34.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.8% (2019)
- Rural population 74.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Afghanistan?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Afghanistan was 21.0% in 2019, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 61.1% in 1963.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2013.
- How does Afghanistan rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Afghanistan ranks 7th out of 195 countries with data for 2019.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 178.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural raw materials comprise section 2 of SITC Rev. 3 (crude materials, inedible, except fuels) excluding divisions 22 (oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits), 27 (crude fertilizers and minerals excluding coal, petroleum, and precious stones), and 28 (metalliferous ores and scrap). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.