Agricultural raw materials exports in Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands: Agricultural raw materials exports was 1.7% in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Faroe Islands, 1976–2009
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
In 2009, agricultural raw materials exports in Faroe Islands stood at 1.7%.
That represents a change of down 40.8% on the previous year and up 25.7% over ten years.
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 66th out of 195 countries with data for 2009, 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 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% |
Faroe Islands compared with similar countries
- Faroe Islands's 1.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.6%, 2.6× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Faroe Islands's 1.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.9%, 1.8× 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 |
Countries ranked near Faroe Islands
More agriculture & rural data for Faroe Islands
- Rural population growth 0.1% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -6.99 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1607 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 651.17 million current US$ (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 16.1% (2024)
- Rural population 33,136 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 3.1% (2009)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0936 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 11,918 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Faroe Islands?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Faroe Islands was 1.7% in 2009, 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 66th out of 195 countries with data for 2009.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Faroe Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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.