Agricultural raw materials exports in Australia
Australia: Agricultural raw materials exports was 1.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Australia, 1963–2025
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 Australia is 1.7%, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 3.7% on the previous year and down 43.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Australia peaked at 39.1% in 1963 and was at its lowest, 1.4%, in 2020.
Australia ranks 64th of 195 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.
Agricultural raw materials exports in Australia, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 39.1% | — |
| 1964 | 37.3% | -4.7% |
| 1965 | 33.2% | -10.9% |
| 1966 | 33.7% | +1.6% |
| 1967 | 28.7% | -14.9% |
| 1968 | 28.2% | -1.8% |
| 1969 | 25.9% | -8.0% |
| 1970 | 19.0% | -26.9% |
| 1971 | 14.0% | -26.3% |
| 1972 | 18.5% | +32.5% |
| 1973 | 23.2% | +25.7% |
| 1974 | 14.5% | -37.4% |
| 1975 | 11.3% | -22.6% |
| 1976 | 14.3% | +27.2% |
| 1977 | 13.3% | -7.4% |
| 1978 | 13.6% | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 12.9% | -5.1% |
| 1980 | 10.7% | -16.7% |
| 1981 | 11.3% | +5.1% |
| 1982 | 10.8% | -3.7% |
| 1983 | 10.8% | -0.0% |
| 1984 | 9.9% | -8.3% |
| 1985 | 11.6% | +16.3% |
| 1986 | 12.5% | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 15.5% | +23.8% |
| 1988 | 18.8% | +21.0% |
| 1989 | 15.3% | -18.5% |
| 1990 | 10.5% | -31.2% |
| 1991 | 10.7% | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 10.1% | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 8.2% | -19.5% |
| 1994 | 8.9% | +9.5% |
| 1995 | 8.5% | -4.6% |
| 1996 | 7.7% | -10.0% |
| 1997 | 8.3% | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 7.1% | -14.3% |
| 1999 | 6.7% | -5.8% |
| 2000 | 6.1% | -9.4% |
| 2001 | 6.2% | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 5.8% | -7.4% |
| 2003 | 5.0% | -13.2% |
| 2004 | 4.8% | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 3.9% | -19.1% |
| 2006 | 3.4% | -11.9% |
| 2007 | 3.4% | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 2.4% | -28.7% |
| 2009 | 2.3% | -6.5% |
| 2010 | 2.5% | +9.1% |
| 2011 | 3.0% | +20.7% |
| 2012 | 3.0% | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 3.0% | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 2.8% | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 3.0% | +7.2% |
| 2016 | 3.2% | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 3.0% | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 2.9% | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 2.1% | -27.0% |
| 2020 | 1.4% | -32.2% |
| 2021 | 1.7% | +17.1% |
| 2022 | 1.8% | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 1.8% | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 1.8% | -2.1% |
| 2025 | 1.7% | -3.7% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 1.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.6%, 2.6× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Australia's 1.7% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.9%, 1.8× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 32.3% | 25.9% | 39.1% | 7 |
| 1970s | 15.4% | 11.3% | 23.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.7% | 9.9% | 18.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.7% | 6.7% | 10.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.8% | 2.1% | 3.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 61 Namibia 1.9% compare
- 62 Guinea 1.8% compare
- 63 Ukraine 1.8% compare
- 65 Syrian Arab Republic 1.7% compare
- 66 Faroe Islands 1.7% compare
- 67 United States of America 1.6% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Australia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0227 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,476 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5855 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1228 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2025)
- Rural population 12.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Australia?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Australia was 1.7% in 2025, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 39.1% in 1963.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 2020.
- How does Australia rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Australia ranks 64th out of 195 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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.