Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports) in Sweden
Sweden: Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports) was 3.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Sweden, 1962–2025
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 Sweden is 3.8%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 4.5% on the previous year and down 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Sweden peaked at 19.9% in 1964 and was at its lowest, 1.2%, in 1999.
Sweden ranks 34th of 195 countries on this measure, in the top 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 19.9% | — |
| 1963 | 19.4% | -2.4% |
| 1964 | 19.9% | +2.7% |
| 1965 | 18.8% | -5.8% |
| 1966 | 18.5% | -1.3% |
| 1967 | 16.7% | -10.0% |
| 1968 | 15.7% | -5.6% |
| 1969 | 15.0% | -4.6% |
| 1970 | 14.7% | -2.1% |
| 1971 | 14.1% | -4.1% |
| 1972 | 13.1% | -7.3% |
| 1973 | 14.6% | +12.1% |
| 1974 | 14.7% | +0.8% |
| 1975 | 11.9% | -19.6% |
| 1976 | 12.3% | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 11.1% | -9.0% |
| 1978 | 10.7% | -4.1% |
| 1979 | 10.1% | -5.5% |
| 1980 | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 1981 | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| 1982 | 8.6% | -5.0% |
| 1983 | 9.1% | +5.9% |
| 1984 | 9.4% | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 8.0% | -15.4% |
| 1986 | 7.5% | -6.2% |
| 1987 | 7.7% | +3.2% |
| 1988 | 7.9% | +1.8% |
| 1989 | 7.9% | -0.1% |
| 1990 | 7.3% | -7.6% |
| 1991 | 6.5% | -11.0% |
| 1992 | 6.6% | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 6.4% | -2.3% |
| 1994 | 6.6% | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| 1996 | 5.1% | -20.8% |
| 1997 | 5.3% | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 4.5% | -15.2% |
| 1999 | 1.2% | -72.8% |
| 2000 | 4.7% | +283.5% |
| 2001 | 4.8% | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 4.8% | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 4.5% | -5.8% |
| 2004 | 4.2% | -6.6% |
| 2005 | 4.0% | -4.4% |
| 2006 | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 4.2% | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 3.7% | -10.3% |
| 2009 | 4.1% | +10.2% |
| 2010 | 4.1% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 3.6% | -11.7% |
| 2012 | 3.6% | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 3.8% | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 4.1% | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 4.1% | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 3.8% | -7.1% |
| 2017 | 3.7% | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 3.9% | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 3.8% | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 4.1% | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 4.8% | +17.7% |
| 2022 | 4.3% | -8.8% |
| 2023 | 3.7% | -16.0% |
| 2024 | 3.6% | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 3.8% | +4.5% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 3.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.7%, 5.6× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 3.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.9%, 4.3× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports) in Sweden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +283.5% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 1999 | -72.8% | 4.5% | 1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18.0% | 15.0% | 19.9% | 8 |
| 1970s | 12.7% | 10.1% | 14.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.5% | 7.5% | 9.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.6% | 1.2% | 7.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.3% | 3.7% | 4.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.9% | 3.6% | 4.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.0% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More agriculture & rural data for Sweden
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1326 % 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 0.2381 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0424 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2827 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 15.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.015 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 949.09 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.74 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Sweden?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Sweden was 3.8% in 2025, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 19.9% in 1964.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2% in 1999.
- How does Sweden rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Sweden ranks 34th out of 195 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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.