Agricultural raw materials exports in Congo
Congo: Agricultural raw materials exports was 2.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Congo, 1962–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
Congo recorded 2.4% for agricultural raw materials exports in 2023.
That represents a change of down 36.2% on the previous year and up 158.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Congo peaked at 52.3% in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2011.
Congo ranks 54th 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 Congo, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 39.5% | — |
| 1963 | 34.3% | -13.1% |
| 1964 | 41.0% | +19.6% |
| 1965 | 39.2% | -4.5% |
| 1966 | 45.8% | +17.0% |
| 1967 | 36.1% | -21.1% |
| 1968 | 42.7% | +18.1% |
| 1970 | 52.3% | +22.5% |
| 1971 | 44.7% | -14.6% |
| 1972 | 42.3% | -5.2% |
| 1973 | 30.3% | -28.3% |
| 1974 | 18.6% | -38.7% |
| 1975 | 8.6% | -54.0% |
| 1976 | 6.1% | -28.7% |
| 1977 | 13.6% | +123.4% |
| 1978 | 8.4% | -38.4% |
| 1979 | 3.7% | -55.7% |
| 1980 | 2.5% | -33.1% |
| 1983 | 2.1% | -15.5% |
| 1984 | 3.0% | +42.3% |
| 1985 | 1.7% | -44.0% |
| 1986 | 6.8% | +304.4% |
| 1993 | 1.8% | -72.8% |
| 1994 | 12.5% | +575.5% |
| 1995 | 8.3% | -33.4% |
| 2007 | 2.9% | -65.2% |
| 2008 | 1.9% | -34.5% |
| 2009 | 1.9% | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 1.6% | -17.9% |
| 2011 | 0.7% | -52.9% |
| 2012 | 0.8% | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 0.9% | +20.5% |
| 2014 | 1.3% | +35.2% |
| 2015 | 1.1% | -13.8% |
| 2016 | 1.9% | +74.5% |
| 2017 | 2.8% | +47.9% |
| 2018 | 2.2% | -21.2% |
| 2019 | 5.7% | +157.1% |
| 2020 | 6.6% | +15.2% |
| 2021 | 14.2% | +116.1% |
| 2022 | 3.8% | -73.3% |
| 2023 | 2.4% | -36.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 39.8% | 34.3% | 45.8% | 7 |
| 1970s | 22.9% | 3.7% | 52.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.8% | 5 |
| 1990s | 7.5% | 1.8% | 12.5% | 3 |
| 2000s | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.7% | 2.4% | 14.2% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 51 Cambodia 2.6% compare
- 52 Tanzania, United Republic of 2.5% compare
- 53 Lithuania 2.4% compare
- 55 Russian Federation 2.3% compare
- 56 Serbia 2.0% compare
- 57 South Africa 2.0% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Congo
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 11.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1011 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 254.21 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3588 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 10.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2023)
- Rural population 35.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Congo?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Congo was 2.4% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 52.3% in 1970.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2011.
- How does Congo rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Congo ranks 54th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 158.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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.