Agricultural raw materials exports in Tunisia
Tunisia: Agricultural raw materials exports was 0.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Tunisia, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded 0.3% for agricultural raw materials exports in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 61 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.0% on the previous year and down 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Tunisia peaked at 6.0% in 1965 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 2024.
That places Tunisia 149th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials exports in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 5.1% | — |
| 1963 | 5.0% | -2.3% |
| 1964 | 4.8% | -2.9% |
| 1965 | 6.0% | +24.8% |
| 1966 | 5.8% | -4.4% |
| 1967 | 5.5% | -4.9% |
| 1968 | 5.6% | +1.5% |
| 1969 | 5.7% | +2.1% |
| 1970 | 4.7% | -17.6% |
| 1971 | 3.7% | -20.6% |
| 1972 | 2.8% | -23.5% |
| 1973 | 2.7% | -5.6% |
| 1974 | 1.9% | -30.1% |
| 1975 | 1.6% | -17.0% |
| 1976 | 1.8% | +16.0% |
| 1977 | 2.0% | +10.5% |
| 1978 | 2.1% | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 1.2% | -42.7% |
| 1980 | 0.9% | -25.3% |
| 1981 | 0.7% | -17.5% |
| 1982 | 0.9% | +24.5% |
| 1983 | 0.9% | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.7% | -20.0% |
| 1985 | 0.8% | +14.9% |
| 1986 | 0.7% | -10.0% |
| 1987 | 0.8% | +11.1% |
| 1990 | 1.0% | +14.7% |
| 1991 | 0.7% | -21.4% |
| 1992 | 0.6% | -18.8% |
| 1993 | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 0.6% | -4.9% |
| 1995 | 0.6% | +12.3% |
| 1996 | 0.7% | +14.0% |
| 1997 | 0.7% | -5.4% |
| 1998 | 0.6% | -14.4% |
| 1999 | 0.6% | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 0.7% | +9.6% |
| 2001 | 0.7% | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 0.7% | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 0.8% | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 0.7% | -13.6% |
| 2005 | 0.6% | -5.6% |
| 2006 | 0.6% | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 0.5% | -22.2% |
| 2008 | 0.5% | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 0.5% | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 0.5% | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 0.5% | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 0.5% | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 0.5% | -7.8% |
| 2014 | 0.5% | +12.0% |
| 2015 | 0.6% | +24.2% |
| 2016 | 0.7% | +13.4% |
| 2017 | 0.6% | -22.0% |
| 2018 | 0.5% | -18.2% |
| 2019 | 0.4% | -16.7% |
| 2020 | 0.4% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 0.4% | +7.3% |
| 2022 | 0.3% | -26.6% |
| 2023 | 0.3% | +3.6% |
| 2024 | 0.3% | -11.0% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 0.3% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.1%, 24% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 0.3% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.3%, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.4% | 4.8% | 6.0% | 8 |
| 1970s | 2.4% | 1.2% | 4.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 8 |
| 1990s | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 146 Iran, Islamic Republic of 0.3% compare
- 147 Kazakhstan 0.3% compare
- 148 Micronesia, Federated States of 0.3% compare
- 150 Ireland 0.3% compare
- 151 Saudi Arabia 0.3% compare
- 152 Grenada 0.3% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Tunisia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 18.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1029 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 479.33 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5867 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.293 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 10.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
- Rural population 29.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Tunisia?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Tunisia was 0.3% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.0% in 1965.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 2024.
- How does Tunisia rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Tunisia ranks 149th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.