Agricultural raw materials imports in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Agricultural raw materials 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 119th 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 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 1.1%, 77% 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 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
- 116 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 0.8% compare
- 117 Hungary 0.8% compare
- 118 Colombia 0.8% compare
- 120 Timor-Leste 0.8% compare
- 121 United States of America 0.8% compare
- 122 Georgia 0.8% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Central African Republic
- 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)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5545 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 27.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 27.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 5.9% (2024)
- Rural population 55.4% (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 119th 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.