Agricultural raw materials imports in Colombia
Colombia: Agricultural raw materials imports was 0.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Colombia, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 0.8% for agricultural raw materials imports in 2024.
The figure is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Colombia peaked at 7.3% in 1965 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2014.
That places Colombia 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 in Colombia, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 5.1% | — |
| 1963 | 6.3% | +22.4% |
| 1964 | 5.5% | -11.9% |
| 1965 | 7.3% | +31.4% |
| 1966 | 6.2% | -14.8% |
| 1967 | 4.3% | -30.3% |
| 1968 | 4.5% | +3.3% |
| 1969 | 4.9% | +10.0% |
| 1970 | 4.4% | -11.2% |
| 1971 | 4.4% | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 5.1% | +14.8% |
| 1973 | 5.4% | +6.6% |
| 1974 | 4.8% | -11.2% |
| 1975 | 4.2% | -13.0% |
| 1976 | 4.1% | -2.5% |
| 1977 | 3.6% | -12.0% |
| 1978 | 3.1% | -14.7% |
| 1979 | 3.4% | +11.7% |
| 1980 | 2.8% | -17.3% |
| 1981 | 2.6% | -8.0% |
| 1982 | 2.7% | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 2.5% | -7.1% |
| 1984 | 3.6% | +45.2% |
| 1985 | 3.9% | +8.2% |
| 1986 | 4.0% | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 4.0% | +0.5% |
| 1991 | 3.5% | -12.1% |
| 1992 | 3.5% | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 2.5% | -28.7% |
| 1994 | 2.3% | -7.1% |
| 1995 | 2.5% | +8.8% |
| 1996 | 2.1% | -17.4% |
| 1997 | 2.1% | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 2.0% | -8.6% |
| 1999 | 2.3% | +15.6% |
| 2000 | 2.8% | +24.8% |
| 2001 | 2.2% | -20.4% |
| 2002 | 2.3% | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 2.5% | +8.2% |
| 2004 | 2.0% | -20.1% |
| 2005 | 1.7% | -16.3% |
| 2006 | 1.7% | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 1.4% | -16.8% |
| 2008 | 1.3% | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 1.2% | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 1.4% | +10.2% |
| 2011 | 1.2% | -10.4% |
| 2012 | 0.9% | -24.7% |
| 2013 | 0.9% | -6.0% |
| 2014 | 0.8% | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 0.8% | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 0.9% | +10.8% |
| 2017 | 1.0% | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 1.0% | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 0.9% | -10.8% |
| 2020 | 0.9% | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 0.9% | +7.4% |
| 2022 | 1.0% | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 0.8% | -15.5% |
| 2024 | 0.8% | +2.4% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 0.8% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.1%, 79% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 0.8% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.9%, 97% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.5% | 4.3% | 7.3% | 8 |
| 1970s | 4.3% | 3.1% | 5.4% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.3% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 8 |
| 1990s | 2.5% | 2.0% | 3.5% | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 115 Jamaica 0.9% compare
- 116 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 0.8% compare
- 117 Hungary 0.8% compare
- 119 Central African Republic 0.8% compare
- 120 Timor-Leste 0.8% compare
- 121 United States of America 0.8% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Colombia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0995 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 851.52 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.2113 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2122 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 9.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 9.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 5.1% (2024)
- Rural population 21.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Colombia?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Colombia 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.3% in 1965.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2014.
- How does Colombia rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Colombia ranks 118th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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.