Agricultural raw materials exports in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Agricultural raw materials exports was 0.8% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Bangladesh, 1977–2018
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 Bangladesh is 0.8%, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.6% on the previous year and down 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Bangladesh peaked at 27.9% in 1977 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2017.
Bangladesh ranks 103rd 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 Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 27.9% | — |
| 1978 | 22.4% | -19.5% |
| 1979 | 21.2% | -5.6% |
| 1980 | 18.7% | -11.7% |
| 1981 | 16.4% | -12.1% |
| 1982 | 15.6% | -5.1% |
| 1983 | 15.5% | -1.0% |
| 1984 | 15.3% | -1.2% |
| 1985 | 13.3% | -13.0% |
| 1986 | 13.4% | +0.5% |
| 1987 | 8.6% | -35.6% |
| 1989 | 6.8% | -21.5% |
| 1990 | 6.8% | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 5.4% | -20.4% |
| 1992 | 4.7% | -12.5% |
| 1993 | 3.2% | -31.9% |
| 1994 | 2.0% | -38.6% |
| 1995 | 2.7% | +33.5% |
| 1996 | 2.1% | -20.4% |
| 1997 | 2.6% | +25.1% |
| 1998 | 1.7% | -35.4% |
| 2000 | 1.4% | -15.0% |
| 2001 | 1.0% | -31.9% |
| 2002 | 1.0% | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 0.9% | -9.4% |
| 2004 | 1.3% | +34.4% |
| 2005 | 1.7% | +36.4% |
| 2006 | 1.6% | -4.2% |
| 2007 | 3.1% | +90.1% |
| 2008 | 1.5% | -50.8% |
| 2009 | 1.5% | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 1.9% | +26.3% |
| 2011 | 1.8% | -10.0% |
| 2012 | 1.4% | -20.5% |
| 2013 | 1.1% | -24.5% |
| 2015 | 0.7% | -28.9% |
| 2016 | 0.9% | +25.8% |
| 2017 | 0.7% | -22.6% |
| 2018 | 0.8% | +5.6% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 0.8% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.1%, 71% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 0.8% is below the median for South Asia, which is 1.3%, 61% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23.8% | 21.2% | 27.9% | 3 |
| 1980s | 13.7% | 6.8% | 18.7% | 9 |
| 1990s | 3.5% | 1.7% | 6.8% | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 8 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More agriculture & rural data for Bangladesh
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1142 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 296.72 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6676 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 11.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 11.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 6.0% (2018)
- Rural population 66.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Bangladesh?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Bangladesh was 0.8% in 2018, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 27.9% in 1977.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2017.
- How does Bangladesh rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Bangladesh ranks 103rd out of 195 countries with data for 2018.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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.