Agricultural raw materials exports in Egypt
Egypt: Agricultural raw materials exports was 1.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Egypt, 1965–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
In 2024, agricultural raw materials exports in Egypt stood at 1.1%.
That represents a change of down 10.6% on the previous year and down 49.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Egypt peaked at 56.8% in 1965 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2022.
That places Egypt 82nd out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Egypt, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 56.8% | — |
| 1966 | 55.8% | -1.8% |
| 1967 | 50.6% | -9.3% |
| 1968 | 45.8% | -9.4% |
| 1969 | 41.8% | -8.9% |
| 1970 | 46.3% | +10.8% |
| 1971 | 52.4% | +13.3% |
| 1972 | 46.9% | -10.5% |
| 1973 | 45.2% | -3.6% |
| 1974 | 48.3% | +6.9% |
| 1975 | 38.5% | -20.3% |
| 1976 | 28.6% | -25.9% |
| 1977 | 29.9% | +4.8% |
| 1978 | 22.3% | -25.5% |
| 1979 | 23.5% | +5.4% |
| 1980 | 15.6% | -33.9% |
| 1981 | 15.6% | +0.1% |
| 1982 | 14.2% | -8.8% |
| 1983 | 15.0% | +5.9% |
| 1984 | 16.9% | +12.1% |
| 1985 | 12.1% | -28.3% |
| 1986 | 16.1% | +33.1% |
| 1987 | 10.4% | -35.3% |
| 1994 | 8.0% | -23.2% |
| 1995 | 6.1% | -23.3% |
| 1996 | 4.2% | -30.9% |
| 1997 | 3.8% | -9.4% |
| 1998 | 6.0% | +55.6% |
| 1999 | 7.9% | +31.5% |
| 2000 | 5.0% | -36.2% |
| 2001 | 5.3% | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 8.1% | +53.3% |
| 2003 | 6.8% | -15.6% |
| 2004 | 7.1% | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 2.3% | -67.3% |
| 2006 | 1.5% | -35.6% |
| 2007 | 1.6% | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 1.7% | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 2.1% | +27.9% |
| 2010 | 2.9% | +37.4% |
| 2011 | 2.6% | -10.2% |
| 2012 | 2.4% | -9.0% |
| 2013 | 2.0% | -15.4% |
| 2014 | 2.1% | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 2.5% | +18.7% |
| 2016 | 2.3% | -9.1% |
| 2017 | 1.8% | -22.9% |
| 2018 | 1.7% | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 1.7% | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 1.6% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 1.4% | -13.2% |
| 2022 | 1.0% | -27.1% |
| 2023 | 1.2% | +18.2% |
| 2024 | 1.1% | -10.6% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 1.1% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.1%, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 1.1% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.3%, 4.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 50.2% | 41.8% | 56.8% | 5 |
| 1970s | 38.2% | 22.3% | 52.4% | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.5% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 8 |
| 1990s | 6.0% | 3.8% | 8.0% | 6 |
| 2000s | 4.2% | 1.5% | 8.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More agriculture & rural data for Egypt
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1655 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 510.76 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.571 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 16.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 16.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.1% (2024)
- Rural population 57.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Egypt?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Egypt was 1.1% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 56.8% in 1965.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2022.
- How does Egypt rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Egypt ranks 82nd out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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.