Agricultural raw materials exports in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Agricultural raw materials exports was 31.5% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Guinea-Bissau, 1970–2018
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
In 2018, agricultural raw materials exports in Guinea-Bissau stood at 31.5%. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is up 158.6% on the previous year and up 14,590.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 31.5% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2004.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 5th of 195 countries on this measure, 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 Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4.3% | — |
| 1971 | 6.6% | +53.7% |
| 1972 | 6.7% | +1.7% |
| 1975 | 9.0% | +34.7% |
| 1976 | 7.7% | -14.6% |
| 2003 | 1.1% | -85.6% |
| 2004 | 0.1% | -90.4% |
| 2005 | 0.2% | +102.6% |
| 2015 | 12.2% | +5580.7% |
| 2018 | 31.5% | +158.6% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 31.5% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.6%, 19.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 31.5% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.7%, 18.9× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.8% | 4.3% | 9.0% | 5 |
| 2000s | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 3 |
| 2010s | 21.8% | 12.2% | 31.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 2 Chad 66.9% compare
- 3 Liberia 63.7% compare
- 4 Benin 52.9% compare
- 6 Equatorial Guinea 30.0% compare
- 7 Afghanistan 21.0% compare
- 8 Tajikistan 16.2% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Guinea-Bissau
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4063 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 456.57 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5335 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 40.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 40.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2018)
- Rural population 53.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Guinea-Bissau?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Guinea-Bissau was 31.5% in 2018, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 31.5% in 2018.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2004.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 5th out of 195 countries with data for 2018.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14,590.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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.