Agricultural raw materials exports in Philippines
Philippines: Agricultural raw materials exports was 1.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Philippines, 1962–2024
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 Philippines is 1.1%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 9.6% on the previous year and up 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Philippines peaked at 30.2% in 1969 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 2002.
That places Philippines 83rd out of 195 countries with data for 2024, 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 Philippines, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 25.6% | — |
| 1963 | 26.1% | +1.9% |
| 1964 | 24.0% | -8.1% |
| 1965 | 24.6% | +2.8% |
| 1966 | 27.6% | +11.9% |
| 1967 | 29.0% | +5.0% |
| 1968 | 28.5% | -1.7% |
| 1969 | 30.2% | +5.9% |
| 1970 | 25.8% | -14.5% |
| 1971 | 22.0% | -14.7% |
| 1972 | 19.0% | -13.7% |
| 1973 | 20.6% | +8.7% |
| 1974 | 11.5% | -44.1% |
| 1975 | 10.0% | -13.5% |
| 1976 | 9.5% | -4.3% |
| 1977 | 7.6% | -20.9% |
| 1978 | 8.0% | +6.2% |
| 1979 | 9.0% | +11.9% |
| 1980 | 6.1% | -32.3% |
| 1981 | 4.8% | -21.8% |
| 1982 | 6.1% | +28.7% |
| 1983 | 5.9% | -4.1% |
| 1984 | 5.4% | -8.5% |
| 1985 | 4.9% | -8.5% |
| 1986 | 4.8% | -2.2% |
| 1987 | 4.9% | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 1.6% | -67.0% |
| 1992 | 1.5% | -6.9% |
| 1993 | 1.4% | -3.7% |
| 1994 | 1.2% | -15.6% |
| 1995 | 1.3% | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 1.2% | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 1.0% | -18.9% |
| 1998 | 0.6% | -41.4% |
| 1999 | 0.5% | -7.3% |
| 2000 | 0.6% | +6.5% |
| 2001 | 0.5% | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 0.5% | -6.6% |
| 2003 | 0.6% | +15.4% |
| 2004 | 0.6% | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 0.5% | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 0.5% | -6.6% |
| 2007 | 0.5% | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 0.6% | +25.5% |
| 2009 | 0.6% | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 0.7% | +17.1% |
| 2011 | 1.0% | +49.0% |
| 2012 | 0.8% | -19.7% |
| 2013 | 1.0% | +17.4% |
| 2014 | 1.0% | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 0.9% | -8.4% |
| 2016 | 0.8% | -11.7% |
| 2017 | 0.9% | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 0.9% | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 1.1% | +19.7% |
| 2020 | 1.1% | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 1.3% | +12.7% |
| 2022 | 1.4% | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 1.2% | -11.9% |
| 2024 | 1.1% | -9.6% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 1.1% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.7%, 1.6× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 1.1% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.9%, 1.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 26.9% | 24.0% | 30.2% | 8 |
| 1970s | 14.3% | 7.6% | 25.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.3% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8 |
| 1990s | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More agriculture & rural data for Philippines
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -0.2488 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0859 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 358.34 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0874 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4423 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
- Rural population 44.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Philippines?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Philippines was 1.1% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 30.2% in 1969.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 2002.
- How does Philippines rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Philippines ranks 83rd out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.