Agricultural raw materials exports in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Agricultural raw materials exports was 0.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Saudi Arabia, 1968–2024
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 Saudi Arabia is 0.3%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.1% on the previous year and up 971.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Saudi Arabia peaked at 0.3% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1975.
That places Saudi Arabia 151st out of 195 countries with data for 2024, 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 0.0% | — |
| 1969 | 0.0% | -45.3% |
| 1974 | 0.0% | -26.1% |
| 1975 | 0.0% | -78.7% |
| 1976 | 0.0% | +70.9% |
| 1977 | 0.0% | +23.2% |
| 1978 | 0.0% | +183.0% |
| 1979 | 0.0% | -31.9% |
| 1980 | 0.0% | -37.5% |
| 1981 | 0.0% | -5.5% |
| 1982 | 0.0% | +92.1% |
| 1985 | 0.0% | +127.2% |
| 1991 | 0.0% | -10.9% |
| 1992 | 0.1% | +112.2% |
| 1993 | 0.0% | -53.3% |
| 1994 | 0.0% | +11.4% |
| 1995 | 0.1% | +49.2% |
| 1996 | 0.1% | +19.1% |
| 1998 | 0.1% | +37.0% |
| 1999 | 0.1% | -18.4% |
| 2000 | 0.1% | -38.2% |
| 2001 | 0.1% | +14.2% |
| 2002 | 0.1% | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 0.0% | -24.0% |
| 2004 | 0.1% | +78.0% |
| 2005 | 0.1% | -32.2% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | -26.5% |
| 2007 | 0.0% | -15.4% |
| 2008 | 0.0% | -51.2% |
| 2009 | 0.0% | +24.8% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | +15.6% |
| 2011 | 0.0% | -27.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 0.0% | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 0.0% | +37.6% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | +72.8% |
| 2016 | 0.1% | +30.5% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | +95.2% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | +17.8% |
| 2019 | 0.1% | +9.9% |
| 2020 | 0.2% | +49.1% |
| 2021 | 0.2% | +13.0% |
| 2022 | 0.2% | -15.0% |
| 2023 | 0.2% | +14.9% |
| 2024 | 0.3% | +14.1% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 0.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.6%, 40% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 0.3% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.3%, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4 |
| 1990s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More agriculture & rural data for Saudi Arabia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0259 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 894.48 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1539 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
- Rural population 15.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Saudi Arabia?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Saudi Arabia was 0.3% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.3% in 2024.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1975.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 151st out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 971.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.