Agricultural raw materials exports in Sudan
Sudan: Agricultural raw materials exports was 7.8% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Sudan, 1963–2018
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
Sudan recorded 7.8% for agricultural raw materials exports in 2018.
That represents a change of up 28.5% on the previous year and up 572.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Sudan peaked at 74.6% in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 2013.
Sudan ranks 19th of 195 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials exports in Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 68.9% | — |
| 1964 | 60.4% | -12.3% |
| 1965 | 60.2% | -0.4% |
| 1966 | 63.1% | +4.8% |
| 1967 | 68.8% | +9.0% |
| 1968 | 71.9% | +4.5% |
| 1969 | 70.3% | -2.1% |
| 1970 | 74.6% | +6.1% |
| 1971 | 70.0% | -6.2% |
| 1972 | 70.1% | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 65.8% | -6.0% |
| 1974 | 51.0% | -22.5% |
| 1975 | 53.1% | +4.1% |
| 1976 | 58.1% | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 60.9% | +4.7% |
| 1979 | 67.4% | +10.7% |
| 1980 | 50.7% | -24.7% |
| 1981 | 35.5% | -30.0% |
| 1982 | 34.0% | -4.2% |
| 1984 | 55.9% | +64.2% |
| 1985 | 52.6% | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 46.1% | -12.3% |
| 1996 | 25.0% | -45.8% |
| 1997 | 29.7% | +18.6% |
| 1998 | 24.3% | -18.0% |
| 1999 | 13.1% | -46.2% |
| 2000 | 4.7% | -63.9% |
| 2001 | 3.8% | -18.8% |
| 2002 | 5.2% | +36.7% |
| 2003 | 5.9% | +12.6% |
| 2004 | 4.2% | -29.2% |
| 2005 | 4.8% | +14.3% |
| 2006 | 2.3% | -50.9% |
| 2007 | 1.6% | -29.9% |
| 2008 | 1.2% | -29.6% |
| 2009 | 1.4% | +21.0% |
| 2010 | 1.0% | -26.9% |
| 2011 | 1.2% | +13.9% |
| 2012 | 3.8% | +229.3% |
| 2013 | 0.6% | -84.8% |
| 2014 | 2.3% | +297.1% |
| 2015 | 0.9% | -59.6% |
| 2016 | 6.4% | +583.7% |
| 2017 | 6.0% | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 7.8% | +28.5% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 7.8% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.6%, 4.8× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 7.8% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.7%, 4.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Agricultural raw materials exports in Sudan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +583.7% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| 2014 | +297.1% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| 2012 | +229.3% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 66.2% | 60.2% | 71.9% | 7 |
| 1970s | 63.4% | 51.0% | 74.6% | 9 |
| 1980s | 45.8% | 34.0% | 55.9% | 5 |
| 1990s | 27.7% | 13.1% | 46.1% | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.5% | 1.2% | 5.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.3% | 0.6% | 7.8% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
- 16 Sierra Leone 9.4% compare
- 17 New Zealand 9.3% compare
- 18 Mali 8.4% compare
- 20 Finland 7.1% compare
- 21 Estonia 6.6% compare
- 22 Montenegro 6.4% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Sudan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 60.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2936 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 341.88 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6507 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 29.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 29.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2018)
- Rural population 65.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Sudan?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Sudan was 7.8% in 2018, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 74.6% in 1970.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 2013.
- How does Sudan rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Sudan ranks 19th out of 195 countries with data for 2018.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 572.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.