Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports) in Syria
Syria: Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports) was 1.7% in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Syria, 1974–2010
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
Syria recorded 1.7% for agricultural raw materials exports in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.0% on the previous year and down 63.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Syria peaked at 27.9% in 1974 and was at its lowest, 1.1%, in 2008.
That places Syria 66th out of 195 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports) in Syria, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 27.9% | — |
| 1975 | 15.0% | -46.2% |
| 1976 | 18.0% | +20.0% |
| 1977 | 22.7% | +26.1% |
| 1978 | 18.7% | -17.7% |
| 1979 | 13.5% | -27.8% |
| 1980 | 9.1% | -32.7% |
| 1981 | 7.5% | -17.6% |
| 1982 | 6.7% | -10.1% |
| 1983 | 9.9% | +47.3% |
| 1984 | 16.3% | +64.5% |
| 1985 | 9.8% | -40.0% |
| 1986 | 10.0% | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 8.8% | -12.1% |
| 2000 | 4.6% | -47.3% |
| 2001 | 4.3% | -7.3% |
| 2002 | 3.4% | -19.9% |
| 2003 | 3.0% | -12.1% |
| 2004 | 3.6% | +20.0% |
| 2005 | 3.4% | -6.0% |
| 2006 | 2.1% | -37.0% |
| 2007 | 1.2% | -43.1% |
| 2008 | 1.1% | -8.5% |
| 2009 | 1.3% | +20.3% |
| 2010 | 1.7% | +25.0% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 1.7% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.6%, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Syria's 1.7% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.3%, 6.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.3% | 13.5% | 27.9% | 6 |
| 1980s | 9.8% | 6.7% | 16.3% | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.8% | 1.1% | 4.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More agriculture & rural data for Syria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2063 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5652 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0006 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5246 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 76.61 % change on previous year (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4285 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 452.85 current US$ per person (2022)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.81 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Syria?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Syria was 1.7% in 2010, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 27.9% in 1974.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.1% in 2008.
- How does Syria rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Syria ranks 66th out of 195 countries with data for 2010.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.