Agricultural raw materials imports in India
India: Agricultural raw materials imports was 1.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in India, 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 India stood at 1.5%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.2% on the previous year and down 14.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in India peaked at 9.2% in 1962 and was at its lowest, 1.5%, in 2008.
That places India 54th 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 India, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 9.2% | — |
| 1963 | 8.6% | -6.9% |
| 1964 | 8.4% | -2.6% |
| 1965 | 7.4% | -11.8% |
| 1966 | 7.5% | +2.1% |
| 1967 | 7.3% | -2.9% |
| 1968 | 7.1% | -2.8% |
| 1969 | 8.9% | +24.7% |
| 1970 | 9.2% | +3.7% |
| 1971 | 8.6% | -6.3% |
| 1972 | 8.7% | +0.5% |
| 1973 | 4.9% | -43.6% |
| 1974 | 1.9% | -60.3% |
| 1975 | 2.5% | +30.9% |
| 1976 | 3.0% | +18.1% |
| 1977 | 8.8% | +193.0% |
| 1978 | 5.4% | -38.2% |
| 1979 | 3.5% | -35.8% |
| 1980 | 1.7% | -50.2% |
| 1981 | 2.5% | +44.8% |
| 1983 | 2.9% | +15.2% |
| 1984 | 3.1% | +5.9% |
| 1985 | 3.4% | +11.3% |
| 1986 | 3.6% | +5.7% |
| 1987 | 4.0% | +11.2% |
| 1988 | 4.5% | +12.5% |
| 1989 | 3.9% | -13.5% |
| 1990 | 4.0% | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 3.1% | -21.8% |
| 1992 | 3.7% | +18.2% |
| 1993 | 3.4% | -8.3% |
| 1994 | 4.3% | +28.4% |
| 1995 | 4.0% | -8.7% |
| 1996 | 3.1% | -21.1% |
| 1997 | 3.4% | +7.1% |
| 1998 | 2.9% | -12.4% |
| 1999 | 3.2% | +7.4% |
| 2000 | 3.2% | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 3.6% | +12.9% |
| 2002 | 3.1% | -14.8% |
| 2003 | 3.0% | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 2.6% | -15.2% |
| 2005 | 2.0% | -23.7% |
| 2006 | 1.7% | -15.8% |
| 2007 | 1.7% | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 1.5% | -14.9% |
| 2009 | 1.5% | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 1.6% | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 1.6% | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 1.7% | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 1.8% | +7.8% |
| 2015 | 1.8% | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 2.0% | +10.8% |
| 2017 | 1.8% | -12.6% |
| 2018 | 1.7% | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 1.9% | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 1.6% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | 1.6% | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 1.7% | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 1.5% | -10.8% |
| 2024 | 1.5% | +4.2% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 1.5% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.1%, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- India's 1.5% is below the median for South Asia, which is 1.7%, 93% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Agricultural raw materials imports in India 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | +193.0% | 3.0% | 8.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.1% | 7.1% | 9.2% | 8 |
| 1970s | 5.7% | 1.9% | 9.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.3% | 1.7% | 4.5% | 9 |
| 1990s | 3.5% | 2.9% | 4.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.4% | 1.5% | 3.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
More agriculture & rural data for India
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -2.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1623 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 438.73 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4067 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6431 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 16.2% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 16.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Rural population 64.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in India?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in India was 1.5% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 9.2% in 1962.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5% in 2008.
- How does India rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- India ranks 54th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.