Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports) in Brazil
Brazil: Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports) was 5.2% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Brazil, 1962–2025
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
In 2025, agricultural raw materials exports in Brazil stood at 5.2%.
The figure is down 7.7% on the previous year and up 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Brazil peaked at 17.4% in 1964 and was at its lowest, 2.3%, in 1976.
Brazil ranks 27th of 195 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports) in Brazil, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 16.4% | — |
| 1963 | 15.2% | -7.4% |
| 1964 | 17.4% | +14.8% |
| 1965 | 15.2% | -12.7% |
| 1966 | 15.6% | +2.3% |
| 1967 | 13.6% | -12.5% |
| 1968 | 14.9% | +9.4% |
| 1969 | 16.5% | +10.5% |
| 1970 | 11.9% | -27.8% |
| 1971 | 10.5% | -11.8% |
| 1972 | 9.3% | -11.2% |
| 1973 | 8.5% | -8.6% |
| 1974 | 6.0% | -29.7% |
| 1975 | 3.9% | -35.0% |
| 1976 | 2.3% | -41.6% |
| 1977 | 2.4% | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 2.9% | +24.0% |
| 1979 | 3.4% | +17.9% |
| 1980 | 4.0% | +14.9% |
| 1981 | 3.6% | -9.4% |
| 1982 | 3.2% | -10.8% |
| 1983 | 4.0% | +26.0% |
| 1984 | 3.1% | -23.5% |
| 1985 | 2.6% | -15.3% |
| 1986 | 2.8% | +7.7% |
| 1987 | 3.5% | +25.3% |
| 1989 | 3.5% | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 3.4% | -2.0% |
| 1991 | 3.4% | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 3.3% | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 3.1% | -7.1% |
| 1994 | 3.4% | +10.9% |
| 1995 | 5.2% | +53.1% |
| 1996 | 3.7% | -28.4% |
| 1997 | 3.6% | -3.7% |
| 1998 | 3.8% | +5.2% |
| 1999 | 4.6% | +20.9% |
| 2000 | 4.8% | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 4.2% | -13.6% |
| 2002 | 4.0% | -4.4% |
| 2003 | 4.5% | +14.2% |
| 2004 | 4.0% | -11.0% |
| 2005 | 3.9% | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 3.8% | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 3.8% | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 3.6% | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 3.8% | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 3.9% | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 3.6% | -8.2% |
| 2012 | 3.8% | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 3.7% | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 4.1% | +11.4% |
| 2015 | 4.8% | +17.3% |
| 2016 | 5.0% | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 4.7% | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 5.4% | +14.6% |
| 2019 | 5.8% | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 5.7% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 4.8% | -15.6% |
| 2022 | 4.7% | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 4.2% | -11.7% |
| 2024 | 5.6% | +35.5% |
| 2025 | 5.2% | -7.7% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 5.2% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.7%, 7.8× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 5.2% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.6%, 8.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.6% | 13.6% | 17.4% | 8 |
| 1970s | 6.1% | 2.3% | 11.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.4% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 9 |
| 1990s | 3.7% | 3.1% | 5.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.0% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.5% | 3.6% | 5.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.0% | 4.2% | 5.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More agriculture & rural data for Brazil
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.6576 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2918 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.28 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0609 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 652.04 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Brazil?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Brazil was 5.2% in 2025, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 17.4% in 1964.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.3% in 1976.
- How does Brazil rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Brazil ranks 27th out of 195 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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.