Agricultural raw materials exports in Europe & Central Asia
Europe & Central Asia: Agricultural raw materials exports was 1.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Europe & Central Asia, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
Europe & Central Asia recorded 1.2% for agricultural raw materials exports in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and down 14.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Europe & Central Asia peaked at 5.7% in 1963 and was at its lowest, 1.1%, in 2023.
That places Europe & Central Asia 29th out of 46 groups 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 Europe & Central Asia, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 5.6% | — |
| 1963 | 5.7% | +2.9% |
| 1964 | 5.4% | -5.5% |
| 1965 | 5.1% | -5.3% |
| 1966 | 5.0% | -1.8% |
| 1967 | 4.6% | -8.1% |
| 1968 | 4.5% | -1.7% |
| 1969 | 4.3% | -6.3% |
| 1970 | 4.2% | -1.4% |
| 1971 | 4.0% | -5.0% |
| 1972 | 3.7% | -6.8% |
| 1973 | 4.0% | +7.3% |
| 1974 | 3.5% | -11.5% |
| 1975 | 3.1% | -13.0% |
| 1976 | 3.5% | +13.9% |
| 1977 | 3.1% | -12.7% |
| 1978 | 3.1% | +0.4% |
| 1979 | 2.9% | -4.6% |
| 1980 | 2.8% | -3.1% |
| 1981 | 2.7% | -6.1% |
| 1982 | 2.4% | -8.5% |
| 1983 | 2.4% | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 2.5% | +2.5% |
| 1985 | 2.4% | -4.6% |
| 1986 | 2.4% | +1.9% |
| 1987 | 2.4% | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 2.5% | +1.1% |
| 1989 | 2.4% | -3.4% |
| 1990 | 2.2% | -9.9% |
| 1991 | 2.0% | -7.8% |
| 1992 | 2.1% | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 1.9% | -7.1% |
| 1994 | 2.1% | +10.6% |
| 1995 | 2.1% | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 2.0% | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 1.9% | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 1.8% | -5.1% |
| 2000 | 1.7% | -4.1% |
| 2001 | 1.5% | -8.3% |
| 2002 | 1.6% | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 1.5% | -6.1% |
| 2005 | 1.4% | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 1.4% | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 1.4% | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 1.2% | -10.8% |
| 2009 | 1.3% | +6.1% |
| 2010 | 1.4% | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 1.4% | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 1.4% | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 1.4% | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 1.4% | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 1.4% | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 1.4% | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 1.3% | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 1.3% | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 1.3% | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 1.4% | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 1.2% | -12.7% |
| 2023 | 1.1% | -8.8% |
| 2024 | 1.2% | +2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.0% | 4.3% | 5.7% | 8 |
| 1970s | 3.5% | 2.9% | 4.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.0% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Europe & Central Asia
More agriculture & rural data for Europe & Central Asia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 643.81 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.0% (2025)
- Rural population 241.78 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.0% (2025)
- Rural population 25.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2593 units per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.029 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 690.4 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Europe & Central Asia?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Europe & Central Asia was 1.2% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Europe & Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.7% in 1963.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Europe & Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.1% in 2023.
- How does Europe & Central Asia rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Europe & Central Asia ranks 29th out of 46 groups with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Europe & Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe & Central Asia 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.