Agricultural raw materials exports in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Agricultural raw materials exports was 3.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Least developed countries, 1978–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
In 2023, agricultural raw materials exports in Least developed countries stood at 3.1%.
The figure is down 16.9% on the previous year and down 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Least developed countries peaked at 13.6% in 1978 and was at its lowest, 2.4%, in 2015.
Least developed countries ranks 7th of 46 groups 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 Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 13.6% | — |
| 2007 | 4.4% | -67.5% |
| 2008 | 3.2% | -27.4% |
| 2009 | 2.8% | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 3.3% | +18.9% |
| 2011 | 4.9% | +50.7% |
| 2012 | 6.6% | +34.3% |
| 2013 | 3.3% | -49.8% |
| 2014 | 3.6% | +9.0% |
| 2015 | 2.4% | -34.2% |
| 2016 | 2.8% | +15.8% |
| 2017 | 2.8% | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 3.0% | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 3.6% | +22.0% |
| 2020 | 3.2% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | 3.7% | +14.8% |
| 2022 | 3.7% | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 3.1% | -16.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.6% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 1 |
| 2000s | 3.5% | 2.8% | 4.4% | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.6% | 2.4% | 6.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 4 Benin 52.9% compare
- 5 Guinea-Bissau 31.5% compare
- 6 Equatorial Guinea 30.0% compare
- 7 Afghanistan 21.0% compare
- 8 Tajikistan 16.2% compare
- 9 Cameroon 14.9% compare
- 10 Uruguay 14.1% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Least developed countries
- Rural population, per capita 0.6336 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 337.24 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 20.4% (2025)
- Rural population 769.36 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.5% (2025)
- Rural population 63.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2019)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2039 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.55 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Least developed countries?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Least developed countries was 3.1% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 13.6% in 1978.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.4% in 2015.
- How does Least developed countries rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Least developed countries ranks 7th out of 46 groups with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries 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.