Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports) was 0.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Central African Republic, 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 Central African Republic stood at 0.8%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 24.4% on the previous year and up 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Central African Republic peaked at 42.3% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 1965.
That places Central African Republic 118th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, 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 imports (% of merchandise imports) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 1.4% | — |
| 1963 | 1.9% | +35.2% |
| 1964 | 1.1% | -42.3% |
| 1965 | 0.4% | -66.8% |
| 1966 | 0.8% | +124.3% |
| 1967 | 0.8% | -7.9% |
| 1968 | 0.7% | -10.8% |
| 1969 | 1.0% | +39.9% |
| 1970 | 1.0% | +0.4% |
| 1971 | 0.5% | -51.7% |
| 1973 | 0.5% | -2.5% |
| 1974 | 0.7% | +45.9% |
| 1975 | 0.4% | -41.9% |
| 1976 | 0.6% | +51.8% |
| 1977 | 0.5% | -18.1% |
| 1978 | 0.7% | +39.7% |
| 1979 | 0.4% | -41.6% |
| 1980 | 0.9% | +132.9% |
| 1993 | 0.9% | -0.8% |
| 1994 | 6.3% | +595.3% |
| 1995 | 9.8% | +57.3% |
| 1996 | 13.5% | +37.7% |
| 1997 | 1.6% | -88.4% |
| 1998 | 2.0% | +26.4% |
| 1999 | 2.9% | +47.7% |
| 2000 | 4.3% | +47.0% |
| 2001 | 4.1% | -4.5% |
| 2002 | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 5.4% | +35.8% |
| 2004 | 32.4% | +495.8% |
| 2005 | 27.4% | -15.6% |
| 2006 | 42.3% | +54.6% |
| 2007 | 1.5% | -96.4% |
| 2008 | 2.5% | +63.2% |
| 2009 | 2.3% | -9.7% |
| 2010 | 2.1% | -7.9% |
| 2011 | 2.1% | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 2.0% | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 1.6% | -20.8% |
| 2014 | 0.8% | -48.6% |
| 2015 | 0.7% | -13.3% |
| 2016 | 0.5% | -35.3% |
| 2017 | 1.1% | +142.3% |
| 2018 | 1.0% | -13.1% |
| 2019 | 0.8% | -13.4% |
| 2020 | 0.7% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | 1.2% | +59.1% |
| 2022 | 0.8% | -33.7% |
| 2023 | 1.1% | +42.0% |
| 2024 | 0.8% | -24.4% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 0.8% is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.0%, 85% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 0.8% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.9%, 90% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports) in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +595.3% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| 2004 | +495.8% | 5.4% | 32.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 8 |
| 1970s | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1 |
| 1990s | 5.3% | 0.9% | 13.5% | 7 |
| 2000s | 12.6% | 1.5% | 42.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 115 Sao Tome and Principe 0.9% compare
- 116 Ukraine 0.9% compare
- 117 Venezuela 0.8% compare
- 119 South Korea 0.8% compare
- 120 East Timor 0.8% compare
- 121 Georgia 0.8% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Central African Republic
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 3.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.5488 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.09 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2761 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 153.53 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.63 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Central African Republic?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 42.3% in 2006.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 1965.
- How does Central African Republic rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Central African Republic ranks 118th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.