Agricultural raw materials exports in Finland
Finland: Agricultural raw materials exports was 7.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Finland, 1963–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
In 2024, agricultural raw materials exports in Finland stood at 7.1%.
The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Finland peaked at 38.9% in 1964 and was at its lowest, 4.2%, in 2009.
That places Finland 20th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials exports in Finland, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 38.2% | — |
| 1964 | 38.9% | +1.9% |
| 1965 | 35.8% | -8.2% |
| 1966 | 32.7% | -8.4% |
| 1967 | 29.0% | -11.4% |
| 1968 | 28.1% | -3.1% |
| 1969 | 25.9% | -7.7% |
| 1970 | 24.8% | -4.3% |
| 1971 | 22.8% | -8.0% |
| 1972 | 19.5% | -14.5% |
| 1973 | 20.5% | +5.0% |
| 1974 | 19.1% | -6.8% |
| 1975 | 15.5% | -18.8% |
| 1976 | 16.1% | +3.7% |
| 1977 | 15.9% | -1.5% |
| 1978 | 16.4% | +3.3% |
| 1979 | 18.7% | +14.0% |
| 1980 | 19.1% | +2.2% |
| 1981 | 16.1% | -15.6% |
| 1982 | 12.8% | -20.6% |
| 1983 | 13.0% | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 13.5% | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 11.9% | -11.8% |
| 1986 | 11.3% | -5.0% |
| 1987 | 12.4% | +9.0% |
| 1988 | 11.9% | -3.4% |
| 1989 | 11.5% | -3.8% |
| 1990 | 9.6% | -16.3% |
| 1991 | 8.7% | -9.3% |
| 1992 | 8.3% | -4.9% |
| 1993 | 8.1% | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 9.3% | +14.6% |
| 1995 | 8.4% | -10.2% |
| 1996 | 7.1% | -15.4% |
| 1997 | 7.3% | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 6.5% | -11.5% |
| 1999 | 6.5% | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 6.3% | -3.2% |
| 2001 | 5.9% | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 6.2% | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 6.3% | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 6.0% | -4.1% |
| 2005 | 5.2% | -13.3% |
| 2006 | 5.5% | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 4.4% | -18.1% |
| 2009 | 4.2% | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 5.9% | +40.0% |
| 2011 | 6.0% | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 6.1% | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 7.2% | +17.9% |
| 2014 | 6.9% | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 7.8% | +13.2% |
| 2016 | 7.5% | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 7.4% | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 7.9% | +5.7% |
| 2019 | 7.1% | -9.0% |
| 2020 | 6.7% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | 8.4% | +26.5% |
| 2022 | 7.4% | -12.1% |
| 2023 | 6.8% | -8.4% |
| 2024 | 7.1% | +4.8% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 7.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.6%, 11.0× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Finland's 7.1% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.9%, 7.7× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 32.7% | 25.9% | 38.9% | 7 |
| 1970s | 18.9% | 15.5% | 24.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.4% | 11.3% | 19.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.0% | 6.5% | 9.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.5% | 4.2% | 6.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.0% | 5.9% | 7.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.3% | 6.7% | 8.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More agriculture & rural data for Finland
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0261 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,466 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5476 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2548 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.7% (2024)
- Rural population 25.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Finland?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Finland was 7.1% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 38.9% in 1964.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.2% in 2009.
- How does Finland rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Finland ranks 20th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland 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.