Agricultural raw materials exports in Myanmar
Myanmar: Agricultural raw materials exports was 3.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Myanmar, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 3.3% for agricultural raw materials exports in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 55.0% on the previous year and down 35.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Myanmar peaked at 47.7% in 1973 and was at its lowest, 1.9%, in 2018.
Myanmar ranks 42nd 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 Myanmar, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 18.3% | — |
| 1963 | 17.1% | -6.5% |
| 1964 | 17.3% | +1.0% |
| 1965 | 19.3% | +11.7% |
| 1966 | 21.5% | +11.0% |
| 1967 | 26.3% | +22.6% |
| 1968 | 34.6% | +31.4% |
| 1969 | 27.9% | -19.2% |
| 1970 | 25.8% | -7.8% |
| 1971 | 26.8% | +4.2% |
| 1972 | 34.2% | +27.6% |
| 1973 | 47.7% | +39.3% |
| 1974 | 31.4% | -34.1% |
| 1975 | 30.2% | -3.8% |
| 1976 | 28.7% | -5.1% |
| 1992 | 35.8% | +24.9% |
| 2010 | 8.8% | -75.5% |
| 2011 | 11.9% | +34.9% |
| 2012 | 23.8% | +100.9% |
| 2013 | 9.1% | -61.6% |
| 2014 | 5.1% | -44.3% |
| 2015 | 2.6% | -49.7% |
| 2016 | 2.5% | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 2.4% | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 1.9% | -21.7% |
| 2019 | 2.1% | +12.8% |
| 2020 | 2.8% | +32.9% |
| 2021 | 3.8% | +36.0% |
| 2022 | 3.5% | -8.9% |
| 2023 | 2.1% | -39.4% |
| 2024 | 3.3% | +55.0% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 3.3% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.1%, 3.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 3.3% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.9%, 3.5× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22.8% | 17.1% | 34.6% | 8 |
| 1970s | 32.1% | 25.8% | 47.7% | 7 |
| 1990s | 35.8% | 35.8% | 35.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 7.0% | 1.9% | 23.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.1% | 2.1% | 3.8% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More agriculture & rural data for Myanmar
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.253 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 376.69 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4495 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6942 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 25.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 25.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
- Rural population 69.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Myanmar?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Myanmar was 3.3% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 47.7% in 1973.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.9% in 2018.
- How does Myanmar rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Myanmar ranks 42nd out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.