Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports) in Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands: Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports) was 2.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Faroe Islands, 1976–2025
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
In 2025, agricultural raw materials exports in Faroe Islands stood at 2.4%.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Faroe Islands peaked at 6.4% in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 1993.
That places Faroe Islands 54th out of 195 countries with data for 2025, 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 (% of merchandise exports) in Faroe Islands, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 6.4% | — |
| 1977 | 1.8% | -72.2% |
| 1978 | 4.2% | +135.8% |
| 1979 | 4.6% | +10.2% |
| 1980 | 3.6% | -23.0% |
| 1981 | 4.3% | +19.0% |
| 1982 | 3.4% | -20.2% |
| 1983 | 3.0% | -11.9% |
| 1984 | 5.6% | +87.3% |
| 1985 | 4.5% | -19.9% |
| 1986 | 2.3% | -47.8% |
| 1987 | 1.6% | -32.8% |
| 1988 | 2.3% | +46.2% |
| 1989 | 2.3% | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 0.9% | -60.1% |
| 1991 | 0.8% | -15.6% |
| 1992 | 1.0% | +31.1% |
| 1993 | 0.7% | -34.3% |
| 1994 | 0.9% | +43.1% |
| 1996 | 2.2% | +134.4% |
| 1997 | 3.6% | +64.5% |
| 1998 | 3.9% | +8.0% |
| 1999 | 1.3% | -66.2% |
| 2000 | 1.8% | +38.6% |
| 2001 | 1.8% | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 1.6% | -11.4% |
| 2003 | 3.0% | +90.7% |
| 2004 | 2.1% | -28.6% |
| 2005 | 1.5% | -30.2% |
| 2006 | 2.2% | +51.9% |
| 2007 | 3.9% | +73.2% |
| 2008 | 2.8% | -28.0% |
| 2009 | 1.7% | -40.8% |
| 2025 | 2.4% | +42.7% |
Faroe Islands compared with similar countries
- Faroe Islands's 2.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.7%, 3.5× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Faroe Islands's 2.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.9%, 2.7× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.3% | 1.8% | 6.4% | 4 |
| 1980s | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.7% | 0.7% | 3.9% | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.2% | 1.5% | 3.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Faroe Islands
More agriculture & rural data for Faroe Islands
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0936 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population 60.4% (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.1% (2025)
- Rural population 33,136 (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 16.1% (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 651.17 million current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Faroe Islands?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Faroe Islands was 2.4% in 2025, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Faroe Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 6.4% in 1976.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Faroe Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 1993.
- How does Faroe Islands rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Faroe Islands ranks 54th out of 195 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Faroe Islands 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.