Agricultural raw materials imports in Argentina
Argentina: Agricultural raw materials imports was 0.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Argentina, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
In 2024, agricultural raw materials imports in Argentina stood at 0.8%. That is the lowest value across all 59 years on record.
That represents a change of down 7.1% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Argentina peaked at 12.6% in 1965 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2024.
Argentina ranks 125th 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 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% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 0.8% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.1%, 75% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 0.8% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.9%, 93% 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% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More agriculture & rural data for Argentina
- 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)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0765 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 5.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 5.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Rural population 7.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Argentina?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Argentina was 0.8% in 2024, 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 0.8% in 2024.
- How does Argentina rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Argentina ranks 125th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. 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.