Agricultural raw materials exports in Iceland
Iceland: Agricultural raw materials exports was 0.5% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Iceland, 1962–2025
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 0.5% for agricultural raw materials exports in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and down 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Iceland peaked at 5.3% in 1968 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 1991.
That places Iceland 126th 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 in Iceland, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 4.7% | — |
| 1963 | 4.1% | -13.2% |
| 1964 | 4.1% | -0.1% |
| 1965 | 2.9% | -29.2% |
| 1966 | 2.9% | +1.1% |
| 1967 | 3.6% | +23.6% |
| 1968 | 5.3% | +44.9% |
| 1969 | 3.0% | -43.1% |
| 1970 | 1.9% | -36.6% |
| 1971 | 1.2% | -37.9% |
| 1972 | 1.6% | +31.4% |
| 1973 | 1.3% | -19.4% |
| 1974 | 1.5% | +21.9% |
| 1975 | 2.0% | +28.1% |
| 1976 | 1.3% | -32.9% |
| 1977 | 1.2% | -5.4% |
| 1978 | 1.1% | -13.1% |
| 1979 | 1.2% | +12.7% |
| 1980 | 1.2% | +0.5% |
| 1981 | 1.4% | +12.2% |
| 1982 | 1.6% | +17.0% |
| 1983 | 0.9% | -43.8% |
| 1984 | 1.3% | +41.8% |
| 1985 | 1.2% | -6.5% |
| 1986 | 0.9% | -27.5% |
| 1987 | 0.9% | +9.2% |
| 1988 | 1.0% | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 1.1% | +12.8% |
| 1990 | 0.5% | -50.2% |
| 1991 | 0.4% | -21.0% |
| 1992 | 0.4% | +5.1% |
| 1993 | 0.5% | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 0.6% | +31.0% |
| 1995 | 0.5% | -11.9% |
| 1996 | 0.7% | +23.0% |
| 1997 | 0.5% | -23.5% |
| 1998 | 0.6% | +14.9% |
| 1999 | 0.6% | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 0.9% | +46.0% |
| 2001 | 1.0% | +10.2% |
| 2002 | 0.9% | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 1.0% | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 0.9% | -8.7% |
| 2005 | 0.8% | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 0.8% | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 0.5% | -38.5% |
| 2008 | 0.6% | +26.2% |
| 2009 | 0.7% | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 0.6% | -11.0% |
| 2011 | 0.7% | +16.6% |
| 2012 | 0.8% | +18.5% |
| 2013 | 1.0% | +20.8% |
| 2014 | 0.7% | -27.2% |
| 2015 | 0.7% | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 1.0% | +40.7% |
| 2017 | 0.8% | -16.3% |
| 2018 | 0.7% | -15.9% |
| 2019 | 0.5% | -25.9% |
| 2020 | 0.5% | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 0.6% | +14.2% |
| 2022 | 0.5% | -7.9% |
| 2023 | 0.5% | -9.3% |
| 2024 | 0.5% | +6.2% |
| 2025 | 0.5% | -5.1% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 0.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.6%, 77% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 0.5% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.9%, 54% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 8 |
| 1970s | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More agriculture & rural data for Iceland
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 19.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0365 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 3,593 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8983 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0578 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)
- Rural population 5.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Iceland?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Iceland was 0.5% in 2025, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 5.3% in 1968.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 1991.
- How does Iceland rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Iceland ranks 126th out of 195 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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.