Agricultural raw materials exports in Togo
Togo: Agricultural raw materials exports was 5.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Togo, 1962–2024
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 Togo is 5.1%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 63.7% on the previous year and down 44.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Togo peaked at 42.0% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 1974.
That places Togo 31st out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials exports in Togo, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 6.2% | — |
| 1963 | 8.1% | +30.9% |
| 1964 | 2.3% | -71.0% |
| 1965 | 4.4% | +89.7% |
| 1966 | 3.2% | -28.0% |
| 1967 | 4.7% | +48.3% |
| 1969 | 1.4% | -70.4% |
| 1970 | 2.2% | +58.8% |
| 1971 | 1.9% | -15.5% |
| 1972 | 2.9% | +52.4% |
| 1973 | 2.1% | -26.2% |
| 1974 | 0.8% | -60.7% |
| 1975 | 1.0% | +16.1% |
| 1976 | 3.1% | +224.6% |
| 1977 | 2.3% | -26.1% |
| 1978 | 1.0% | -56.3% |
| 1979 | 1.3% | +25.6% |
| 1980 | 2.5% | +94.1% |
| 1981 | 6.4% | +161.5% |
| 1983 | 11.2% | +73.9% |
| 1986 | 15.3% | +36.9% |
| 1987 | 12.2% | -20.4% |
| 1988 | 17.6% | +44.2% |
| 1991 | 24.3% | +38.4% |
| 1994 | 32.2% | +32.6% |
| 1995 | 42.0% | +30.4% |
| 1996 | 40.0% | -4.8% |
| 1997 | 35.6% | -11.0% |
| 1998 | 32.3% | -9.4% |
| 1999 | 34.4% | +6.6% |
| 2000 | 23.4% | -31.8% |
| 2001 | 11.2% | -52.4% |
| 2002 | 16.3% | +45.7% |
| 2003 | 16.9% | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 15.6% | -7.6% |
| 2005 | 8.9% | -42.9% |
| 2007 | 9.3% | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 6.6% | -29.0% |
| 2009 | 3.4% | -48.8% |
| 2010 | 3.9% | +14.8% |
| 2011 | 7.6% | +95.7% |
| 2012 | 9.4% | +24.2% |
| 2013 | 7.8% | -17.3% |
| 2014 | 9.1% | +16.3% |
| 2015 | 8.6% | -5.1% |
| 2016 | 9.5% | +10.1% |
| 2017 | 9.5% | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 11.8% | +24.3% |
| 2019 | 12.6% | +7.0% |
| 2020 | 8.6% | -31.9% |
| 2021 | 8.6% | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 4.4% | -48.5% |
| 2023 | 3.1% | -29.7% |
| 2024 | 5.1% | +63.7% |
Togo compared with similar countries
- Togo's 5.1% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.1%, 4.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Togo's 5.1% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.7%, 3.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.3% | 1.4% | 8.1% | 7 |
| 1970s | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.8% | 2.5% | 17.6% | 6 |
| 1990s | 34.4% | 24.3% | 42.0% | 7 |
| 2000s | 12.4% | 3.4% | 23.4% | 9 |
| 2010s | 9.0% | 3.9% | 12.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.9% | 3.1% | 8.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Togo
More agriculture & rural data for Togo
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2033 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 281.29 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5561 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 20.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 20.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
- Rural population 55.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Togo?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Togo was 5.1% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Togo?
- The highest recorded value was 42.0% in 1995.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Togo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 1974.
- How does Togo rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Togo ranks 31st out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Togo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Togo 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.