Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports) in Argentina
Argentina: Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports) was 0.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Argentina, 1962–2025
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
In 2025, agricultural raw materials imports in Argentina stood at 0.7%. That is the lowest value across all 60 years on record.
That represents a change of down 17.5% on the previous year and down 33.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Argentina peaked at 12.6% in 1965 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2025.
Argentina ranks 144th of 196 countries on this measure, 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 imports (% of merchandise imports) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 6.1% | — |
| 1963 | 7.6% | +23.1% |
| 1964 | 10.8% | +42.9% |
| 1965 | 12.6% | +16.5% |
| 1966 | 11.4% | -9.4% |
| 1967 | 9.6% | -15.7% |
| 1968 | 11.0% | +13.9% |
| 1969 | 9.7% | -11.2% |
| 1970 | 8.8% | -9.5% |
| 1971 | 8.7% | -1.5% |
| 1972 | 7.2% | -16.8% |
| 1973 | 7.2% | -0.3% |
| 1974 | 7.6% | +5.7% |
| 1975 | 6.5% | -14.1% |
| 1976 | 5.3% | -19.6% |
| 1977 | 4.2% | -20.7% |
| 1978 | 4.5% | +7.7% |
| 1979 | 4.7% | +4.4% |
| 1980 | 3.7% | -20.9% |
| 1981 | 3.4% | -8.2% |
| 1982 | 4.8% | +39.8% |
| 1983 | 5.3% | +11.4% |
| 1984 | 5.4% | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 3.5% | -35.7% |
| 1986 | 4.8% | +36.8% |
| 1987 | 4.2% | -11.2% |
| 1992 | 1.9% | -54.8% |
| 1993 | 1.9% | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 1.6% | -15.9% |
| 1995 | 2.0% | +25.9% |
| 1996 | 1.9% | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 1.5% | -19.2% |
| 1998 | 1.5% | -3.1% |
| 1999 | 1.5% | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 1.5% | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 2.4% | +59.0% |
| 2003 | 2.5% | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 1.8% | -28.0% |
| 2005 | 1.5% | -15.9% |
| 2006 | 1.5% | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 1.3% | -14.0% |
| 2008 | 1.1% | -14.6% |
| 2009 | 1.2% | +10.4% |
| 2010 | 1.1% | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 1.1% | -4.1% |
| 2012 | 1.1% | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 0.9% | -15.2% |
| 2014 | 1.0% | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 1.0% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 0.9% | -7.0% |
| 2017 | 0.9% | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 0.9% | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 1.0% | +17.3% |
| 2020 | 1.1% | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 1.0% | -10.9% |
| 2022 | 0.9% | -10.0% |
| 2023 | 0.9% | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 0.8% | -7.1% |
| 2025 | 0.7% | -17.5% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 0.7% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.1%, 61% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 0.7% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.0%, 69% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.9% | 6.1% | 12.6% | 8 |
| 1970s | 6.5% | 4.2% | 8.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.4% | 3.4% | 5.4% | 8 |
| 1990s | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% | 8 |
| 2000s | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 141 Zambia 0.7% compare
- 142 Solomon Islands 0.7% compare
- 143 Bulgaria 0.7% compare
- 145 Yemen 0.7% compare
- 146 Cote d'Ivoire 0.7% compare
- 147 North Macedonia 0.6% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Argentina
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 1.01 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.6002 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 2.64 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0553 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 824.26 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6693 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Argentina?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Argentina was 0.7% in 2025, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 12.6% in 1965.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2025.
- How does Argentina rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Argentina ranks 144th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports). 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 imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a 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.