Agricultural raw materials exports in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Agricultural raw materials exports was 1.7% in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Syrian Arab Republic, 1974–2010
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
Syrian Arab Republic 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 Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 27.9% in 1974 and was at its lowest, 1.1%, in 2008.
That places Syrian Arab Republic 65th 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 in Syrian Arab Republic, 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% |
Syrian Arab Republic compared with similar countries
- Syrian Arab Republic's 1.7% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.6%, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Syrian Arab Republic's 1.7% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.3%, 6.5× 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 Syrian Arab Republic
More agriculture & rural data for Syrian Arab Republic
- 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)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2792 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 42.9% (2022)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 42.9% (2022)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.3% (2010)
- Rural population 27.9% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Syrian Arab Republic 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 Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 27.9% in 1974.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.1% in 2008.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 65th out of 195 countries with data for 2010.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic 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.