Agricultural raw materials exports in Guatemala
Guatemala: Agricultural raw materials exports was 2.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Guatemala, 1965–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
Guatemala recorded 2.9% for agricultural raw materials exports in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.6% on the previous year and down 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Guatemala peaked at 22.7% in 1979 and was at its lowest, 2.6%, in 2020.
Guatemala ranks 44th of 195 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials exports in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 21.4% | — |
| 1966 | 22.0% | +2.9% |
| 1967 | 19.5% | -11.6% |
| 1968 | 20.7% | +6.4% |
| 1969 | 18.8% | -9.1% |
| 1970 | 12.9% | -31.6% |
| 1971 | 12.3% | -4.8% |
| 1972 | 15.7% | +28.0% |
| 1973 | 14.8% | -6.1% |
| 1974 | 16.3% | +10.4% |
| 1975 | 15.9% | -2.4% |
| 1976 | 15.7% | -1.1% |
| 1977 | 17.3% | +10.2% |
| 1978 | 17.3% | -0.2% |
| 1979 | 22.7% | +31.1% |
| 1980 | 16.4% | -27.7% |
| 1981 | 14.5% | -11.5% |
| 1982 | 12.1% | -16.7% |
| 1983 | 8.9% | -26.4% |
| 1984 | 16.1% | +81.0% |
| 1985 | 15.2% | -5.5% |
| 1986 | 4.8% | -68.5% |
| 1987 | 6.0% | +25.4% |
| 1993 | 3.9% | -34.2% |
| 1994 | 4.4% | +10.5% |
| 1995 | 4.1% | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 5.0% | +19.4% |
| 1997 | 3.9% | -21.3% |
| 1998 | 3.5% | -9.7% |
| 1999 | 4.0% | +14.7% |
| 2000 | 3.4% | -15.4% |
| 2001 | 3.8% | +12.2% |
| 2002 | 3.5% | -8.5% |
| 2003 | 4.0% | +14.5% |
| 2004 | 4.2% | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 3.3% | -21.6% |
| 2006 | 5.4% | +65.4% |
| 2007 | 3.9% | -28.3% |
| 2008 | 4.1% | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 3.4% | -18.1% |
| 2010 | 4.3% | +26.4% |
| 2011 | 5.2% | +22.8% |
| 2012 | 4.4% | -15.8% |
| 2013 | 4.0% | -9.5% |
| 2014 | 3.0% | -24.3% |
| 2015 | 2.8% | -8.6% |
| 2016 | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 3.2% | +19.5% |
| 2018 | 3.0% | -7.1% |
| 2019 | 2.9% | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 2.6% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 3.2% | +22.1% |
| 2022 | 2.8% | -14.4% |
| 2023 | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 2.9% | +5.6% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 2.9% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.7%, 4.2× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 2.9% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.6%, 4.9× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20.5% | 18.8% | 22.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 16.1% | 12.3% | 22.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.7% | 4.8% | 16.4% | 8 |
| 1990s | 4.1% | 3.5% | 5.0% | 7 |
| 2000s | 3.9% | 3.3% | 5.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.5% | 2.7% | 5.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.9% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More agriculture & rural data for Guatemala
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0955 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 630.24 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.437 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 9.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 9.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.8% (2024)
- Rural population 43.7% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Guatemala?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Guatemala was 2.9% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 22.7% in 1979.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.6% in 2020.
- How does Guatemala rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Guatemala ranks 44th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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.