Agricultural raw materials exports in Dominica
Dominica: Agricultural raw materials exports was 0.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Dominica, 1977–2023
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 Dominica is 0.1%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 50.1% on the previous year and up 30.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Dominica peaked at 0.9% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2010.
That places Dominica 170th out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials exports in Dominica, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 0.1% | — |
| 1978 | 0.1% | -1.2% |
| 1979 | 0.1% | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 0.1% | +41.5% |
| 1981 | 0.1% | -49.1% |
| 1983 | 0.1% | +112.3% |
| 1985 | 0.2% | +61.5% |
| 1986 | 0.4% | +92.8% |
| 1987 | 0.4% | -5.9% |
| 1993 | 0.3% | -29.2% |
| 1994 | 0.3% | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 0.3% | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 0.2% | -10.2% |
| 1997 | 0.1% | -57.6% |
| 1999 | 0.1% | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 0.1% | -32.0% |
| 2001 | 0.9% | +1056.4% |
| 2002 | 0.1% | -86.8% |
| 2003 | 0.1% | -5.4% |
| 2004 | 0.1% | -42.4% |
| 2005 | 0.1% | +43.4% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | -54.3% |
| 2007 | 0.1% | +26.7% |
| 2008 | 0.0% | -44.1% |
| 2009 | 0.0% | -42.1% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | -16.4% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | +139.2% |
| 2013 | 0.1% | +56.2% |
| 2016 | 0.4% | +592.5% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | -76.8% |
| 2018 | 0.3% | +227.8% |
| 2019 | 0.0% | -82.8% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | -53.5% |
| 2021 | 0.3% | +1191.6% |
| 2022 | 0.1% | -52.1% |
| 2023 | 0.1% | -50.1% |
Dominica compared with similar countries
- Dominica's 0.1% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.7%, 10% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Dominica's 0.1% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.6%, 12% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Agricultural raw materials exports in Dominica changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +1191.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2001 | +1056.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| 2016 | +592.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3 |
| 1980s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 6 |
| 1990s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 6 |
| 2000s | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 7 |
| 2020s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Dominica
- 167 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0.1% compare
- 168 Aruba 0.1% compare
- 169 Switzerland 0.1% compare
- 171 Seychelles 0.1% compare
- 172 Guyana 0.1% compare
- 173 Barbados 0.1% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Dominica
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.121 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,330 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2601 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 12.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 12.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.2% (2023)
- Rural population 26.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Dominica?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Dominica was 0.1% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Dominica?
- The highest recorded value was 0.9% in 2001.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Dominica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2010.
- How does Dominica rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Dominica ranks 170th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Dominica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominica 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.