Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports) was 0.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Saudi Arabia, 1968–2025
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 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and up 514.6% 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 2025, 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 (% of merchandise 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% |
| 2025 | 0.3% | -0.9% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 0.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.7%, 38% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 0.3% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.3%, 98% of 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% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More agriculture & rural data for Saudi Arabia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2322 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0992 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0065 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 3.72 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Saudi Arabia?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Saudi Arabia was 0.3% in 2025, 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 2025.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 514.6%. 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.