Agricultural raw materials exports in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Agricultural raw materials exports was 4.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Africa Western and Central, 1962–2023
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 Africa Western and Central is 4.2%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 15.2% on the previous year and down 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Africa Western and Central peaked at 20.5% in 1963 and was at its lowest, 3.3%, in 2015.
Africa Western and Central ranks 3rd of 46 groups 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 Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 20.2% | — |
| 1963 | 20.5% | +1.6% |
| 1964 | 20.3% | -1.1% |
| 1965 | 18.0% | -11.2% |
| 1966 | 18.6% | +3.2% |
| 1967 | 17.1% | -7.7% |
| 1968 | 17.5% | +2.3% |
| 1969 | 15.2% | -13.5% |
| 1970 | 16.4% | +7.8% |
| 1971 | 13.9% | -14.8% |
| 1972 | 13.6% | -2.0% |
| 1973 | 14.5% | +6.5% |
| 1974 | 11.3% | -22.2% |
| 1975 | 8.4% | -25.7% |
| 1976 | 8.2% | -2.8% |
| 1977 | 8.1% | -0.8% |
| 1978 | 7.0% | -13.3% |
| 1979 | 7.4% | +5.9% |
| 1981 | 5.9% | -20.8% |
| 1983 | 6.7% | +13.8% |
| 1996 | 9.7% | +44.8% |
| 1997 | 9.0% | -7.0% |
| 1998 | 8.3% | -8.1% |
| 1999 | 8.1% | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 7.3% | -9.6% |
| 2001 | 6.4% | -13.0% |
| 2002 | 5.9% | -7.0% |
| 2003 | 6.9% | +16.2% |
| 2006 | 4.2% | -38.6% |
| 2007 | 5.7% | +33.9% |
| 2008 | 5.3% | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 4.3% | -18.7% |
| 2010 | 4.2% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 7.6% | +83.3% |
| 2012 | 7.4% | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 5.0% | -31.9% |
| 2014 | 3.6% | -28.2% |
| 2015 | 3.3% | -8.6% |
| 2016 | 4.5% | +36.9% |
| 2017 | 4.4% | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 4.4% | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 4.6% | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 5.1% | +9.4% |
| 2021 | 5.9% | +16.7% |
| 2022 | 5.0% | -15.4% |
| 2023 | 4.2% | -15.2% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Agricultural raw materials exports in Africa Western and Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +83.3% | 4.2% | 7.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18.4% | 15.2% | 20.5% | 8 |
| 1970s | 10.9% | 7.0% | 16.4% | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.3% | 5.9% | 6.7% | 2 |
| 1990s | 8.8% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 4 |
| 2000s | 5.8% | 4.2% | 7.3% | 8 |
| 2010s | 4.9% | 3.3% | 7.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.1% | 4.2% | 5.9% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
- 1 Solomon Islands 73.3% compare
- 2 Chad 66.9% compare
- 3 Liberia 63.7% compare
- 4 Benin 52.9% compare
- 5 Guinea-Bissau 31.5% compare
- 6 Equatorial Guinea 30.0% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Africa Western and Central
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 11.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 186.96 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 21.9% (2025)
- Rural population 247.88 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.0% (2025)
- Rural population 46.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.7% (2023)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4652 units per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 350.89 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Africa Western and Central?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Africa Western and Central was 4.2% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 20.5% in 1963.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.3% in 2015.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 3rd out of 46 groups with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central 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.