Agricultural raw materials exports in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Agricultural raw materials exports was 0.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Sao Tome and Principe, 2000–2023
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 Sao Tome and Principe is 0.1%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.0% on the previous year and down 92.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 1.9% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2001.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 163rd out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials exports in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.1% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | -76.6% |
| 2002 | 0.1% | +247.0% |
| 2003 | 0.1% | +88.7% |
| 2004 | 0.3% | +111.6% |
| 2005 | 0.5% | +49.7% |
| 2006 | 0.6% | +19.6% |
| 2007 | 0.8% | +37.8% |
| 2008 | 0.5% | -33.9% |
| 2009 | 0.7% | +30.3% |
| 2010 | 0.7% | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 0.1% | -79.9% |
| 2012 | 0.3% | +105.5% |
| 2013 | 1.9% | +586.3% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | -97.3% |
| 2015 | 0.3% | +486.7% |
| 2016 | 0.1% | -70.2% |
| 2017 | 0.9% | +894.4% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | -94.1% |
| 2019 | 0.2% | +254.3% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | -77.4% |
| 2021 | 0.1% | +79.5% |
| 2022 | 0.1% | +47.5% |
| 2023 | 0.1% | +30.0% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 0.1% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.1%, 13% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 0.1% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.7%, 9% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Agricultural raw materials exports in Sao Tome and Principe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +894.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
More agriculture & rural data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 16.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1219 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 497.9 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3083 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 12.2% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 12.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2023)
- Rural population 30.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Sao Tome and Principe was 0.1% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 1.9% in 2013.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2001.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 163rd out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.