Agricultural raw materials exports in Mali
Mali: Agricultural raw materials exports was 8.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Mali, 1962–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural raw materials exports in Mali is 8.4%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 27.1% on the previous year and down 46.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Mali peaked at 88.7% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 5.2%, in 2021.
Mali ranks 18th 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 Mali, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 16.4% | — |
| 1963 | 16.9% | +2.8% |
| 1964 | 9.4% | -44.2% |
| 1965 | 19.1% | +102.5% |
| 1966 | 29.2% | +53.1% |
| 1967 | 33.4% | +14.2% |
| 1968 | 43.6% | +30.6% |
| 1969 | 12.2% | -71.9% |
| 1970 | 23.9% | +95.1% |
| 1971 | 26.7% | +11.6% |
| 1972 | 38.1% | +43.0% |
| 1974 | 50.6% | +32.9% |
| 1975 | 47.0% | -7.1% |
| 1976 | 52.0% | +10.6% |
| 1977 | 58.1% | +11.7% |
| 1978 | 58.3% | +0.3% |
| 1979 | 52.0% | -10.8% |
| 1980 | 68.6% | +32.0% |
| 1982 | 57.3% | -16.5% |
| 1987 | 85.9% | +49.9% |
| 1996 | 61.2% | -28.8% |
| 1997 | 88.7% | +45.1% |
| 1998 | 51.2% | -42.3% |
| 1999 | 44.7% | -12.7% |
| 2000 | 36.1% | -19.3% |
| 2001 | 13.9% | -61.5% |
| 2002 | 18.1% | +30.5% |
| 2003 | 34.8% | +92.2% |
| 2004 | 35.9% | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 24.5% | -31.9% |
| 2006 | 16.7% | -31.8% |
| 2007 | 13.8% | -17.1% |
| 2008 | 10.6% | -23.1% |
| 2010 | 8.7% | -17.8% |
| 2011 | 9.4% | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 15.8% | +68.2% |
| 2016 | 10.0% | -36.4% |
| 2017 | 7.9% | -21.7% |
| 2018 | 13.3% | +69.5% |
| 2019 | 12.0% | -10.3% |
| 2020 | 6.8% | -43.5% |
| 2021 | 5.2% | -22.6% |
| 2022 | 11.5% | +120.7% |
| 2023 | 8.4% | -27.1% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 8.4% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.6%, 5.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Mali's 8.4% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.7%, 5.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22.5% | 9.4% | 43.6% | 8 |
| 1970s | 45.2% | 23.9% | 58.3% | 9 |
| 1980s | 70.6% | 57.3% | 85.9% | 3 |
| 1990s | 61.4% | 44.7% | 88.7% | 4 |
| 2000s | 22.7% | 10.6% | 36.1% | 9 |
| 2010s | 11.0% | 7.9% | 15.8% | 7 |
| 2020s | 8.0% | 5.2% | 11.5% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mali
More agriculture & rural data for Mali
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3302 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 394.01 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6779 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 33.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 33.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2023)
- Rural population 67.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Mali?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Mali was 8.4% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 88.7% in 1997.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.2% in 2021.
- How does Mali rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Mali ranks 18th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali 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.