Agricultural raw materials exports in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Agricultural raw materials exports was 5.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Central African Republic, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 5.9% for agricultural raw materials exports in 2024.
The figure is down 49.3% on the previous year and down 94.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Central African Republic peaked at 98.9% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 5.2%, in 2022.
Central African Republic ranks 26th 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 in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 40.8% | — |
| 1963 | 31.0% | -23.9% |
| 1964 | 23.8% | -23.2% |
| 1965 | 24.0% | +0.5% |
| 1966 | 20.0% | -16.7% |
| 1967 | 28.1% | +40.6% |
| 1968 | 28.7% | +2.4% |
| 1969 | 33.8% | +17.7% |
| 1970 | 29.2% | -13.8% |
| 1971 | 34.8% | +19.2% |
| 1973 | 49.7% | +43.0% |
| 1974 | 46.8% | -5.9% |
| 1975 | 50.6% | +8.2% |
| 1976 | 45.0% | -11.1% |
| 1977 | 32.9% | -26.8% |
| 1978 | 29.8% | -9.6% |
| 1979 | 26.3% | -11.8% |
| 1980 | 42.6% | +62.3% |
| 1993 | 13.1% | -69.3% |
| 1994 | 11.1% | -15.6% |
| 1995 | 19.8% | +79.2% |
| 1996 | 24.2% | +22.1% |
| 1997 | 26.0% | +7.3% |
| 1998 | 34.4% | +32.6% |
| 1999 | 25.2% | -26.8% |
| 2000 | 13.1% | -48.1% |
| 2001 | 27.9% | +113.4% |
| 2002 | 28.1% | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 25.4% | -9.5% |
| 2004 | 44.6% | +75.5% |
| 2005 | 43.2% | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 27.3% | -36.7% |
| 2007 | 48.8% | +78.6% |
| 2008 | 51.2% | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 31.4% | -38.6% |
| 2010 | 35.9% | +14.2% |
| 2011 | 30.7% | -14.4% |
| 2012 | 32.1% | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 45.8% | +42.7% |
| 2014 | 98.9% | +116.2% |
| 2015 | 19.0% | -80.8% |
| 2016 | 32.8% | +72.5% |
| 2017 | 12.3% | -62.4% |
| 2018 | 29.4% | +138.5% |
| 2019 | 12.3% | -58.3% |
| 2020 | 19.0% | +54.8% |
| 2021 | 14.8% | -22.2% |
| 2022 | 5.2% | -64.7% |
| 2023 | 11.7% | +123.5% |
| 2024 | 5.9% | -49.3% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 5.9% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.6%, 3.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 5.9% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.7%, 3.6× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 28.8% | 20.0% | 40.8% | 8 |
| 1970s | 38.3% | 26.3% | 50.6% | 9 |
| 1980s | 42.6% | 42.6% | 42.6% | 1 |
| 1990s | 22.0% | 11.1% | 34.4% | 7 |
| 2000s | 34.1% | 13.1% | 51.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.9% | 12.3% | 98.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.3% | 5.2% | 19.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More agriculture & rural data for Central African Republic
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2761 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 153.53 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5545 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 27.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 27.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
- Rural population 55.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Central African Republic?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Central African Republic was 5.9% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 98.9% in 2014.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.2% in 2022.
- How does Central African Republic rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Central African Republic ranks 26th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.