Agricultural raw materials exports in Pakistan
Pakistan: Agricultural raw materials exports was 1.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Pakistan, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
In 2024, agricultural raw materials exports in Pakistan stood at 1.6%.
The figure is down 20.8% on the previous year and down 19.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Pakistan peaked at 61.6% in 1963 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2018.
Pakistan ranks 70th of 195 countries on this measure, 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 60.9% | — |
| 1963 | 61.6% | +1.2% |
| 1964 | 56.8% | -7.9% |
| 1965 | 52.8% | -7.0% |
| 1966 | 41.1% | -22.2% |
| 1967 | 42.8% | +4.3% |
| 1968 | 41.5% | -3.1% |
| 1969 | 33.0% | -20.5% |
| 1970 | 30.2% | -8.4% |
| 1971 | 29.4% | -2.6% |
| 1972 | 27.2% | -7.7% |
| 1973 | 10.4% | -61.8% |
| 1974 | 11.7% | +13.0% |
| 1975 | 18.8% | +59.9% |
| 1976 | 7.8% | -58.4% |
| 1977 | 6.1% | -22.2% |
| 1978 | 12.3% | +103.1% |
| 1979 | 6.7% | -45.8% |
| 1980 | 20.5% | +206.5% |
| 1981 | 13.6% | -33.7% |
| 1982 | 13.9% | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 12.5% | -10.4% |
| 1984 | 7.1% | -42.9% |
| 1985 | 18.0% | +152.4% |
| 1986 | 16.5% | -8.4% |
| 1987 | 13.2% | -20.0% |
| 1990 | 10.2% | -22.6% |
| 1991 | 8.7% | -14.7% |
| 1992 | 9.7% | +10.7% |
| 1993 | 4.4% | -54.2% |
| 1995 | 3.9% | -12.8% |
| 1996 | 6.1% | +58.3% |
| 1997 | 2.7% | -55.3% |
| 1998 | 1.9% | -29.9% |
| 1999 | 1.4% | -25.5% |
| 2000 | 3.0% | +107.1% |
| 2001 | 1.7% | -42.0% |
| 2002 | 1.5% | -14.0% |
| 2003 | 1.6% | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 1.6% | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 1.5% | -7.8% |
| 2006 | 1.2% | -17.2% |
| 2007 | 1.2% | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 1.4% | +15.0% |
| 2009 | 1.9% | +31.5% |
| 2010 | 1.9% | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 2.6% | +32.6% |
| 2012 | 3.2% | +25.3% |
| 2013 | 2.3% | -28.8% |
| 2014 | 2.0% | -13.9% |
| 2015 | 1.4% | -30.3% |
| 2016 | 1.0% | -26.1% |
| 2017 | 1.1% | +7.3% |
| 2018 | 1.0% | -12.9% |
| 2019 | 1.0% | +7.0% |
| 2020 | 1.9% | +81.2% |
| 2021 | 1.9% | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 1.8% | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 2.0% | +14.6% |
| 2024 | 1.6% | -20.8% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 1.6% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.1%, 1.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 1.6% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.3%, 6.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Agricultural raw materials exports in Pakistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +206.5% | 6.7% | 20.5% |
| 1985 | +152.4% | 7.1% | 18.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 48.8% | 33.0% | 61.6% | 8 |
| 1970s | 16.1% | 6.1% | 30.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.4% | 7.1% | 20.5% | 8 |
| 1990s | 5.4% | 1.4% | 10.2% | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.7% | 1.2% | 3.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.8% | 1.0% | 3.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More agriculture & rural data for Pakistan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2302 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 367.4 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.984 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6047 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 23.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 23.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 4.3% (2024)
- Rural population 60.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Pakistan?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Pakistan was 1.6% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 61.6% in 1963.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2018.
- How does Pakistan rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Pakistan ranks 70th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.