Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports) in Italy
Italy: Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports) was 1.5% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Italy, 1962–2025
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural raw materials imports in Italy is 1.5%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 34.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Italy peaked at 16.6% in 1962 and was at its lowest, 1.5%, in 2023.
Italy ranks 55th 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 (% of merchandise imports) in Italy, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 16.6% | — |
| 1963 | 14.6% | -12.0% |
| 1964 | 15.1% | +3.7% |
| 1965 | 14.0% | -7.7% |
| 1966 | 14.5% | +4.2% |
| 1967 | 12.9% | -11.1% |
| 1968 | 11.9% | -8.0% |
| 1969 | 11.9% | +0.2% |
| 1970 | 10.2% | -14.6% |
| 1971 | 8.5% | -16.6% |
| 1972 | 9.1% | +6.6% |
| 1973 | 10.1% | +12.0% |
| 1974 | 7.9% | -21.7% |
| 1975 | 7.1% | -10.4% |
| 1976 | 8.6% | +20.7% |
| 1977 | 8.1% | -6.0% |
| 1978 | 8.0% | -1.2% |
| 1979 | 8.6% | +7.5% |
| 1980 | 7.0% | -18.0% |
| 1981 | 6.3% | -10.1% |
| 1982 | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| 1983 | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 7.1% | +15.6% |
| 1985 | 6.6% | -6.9% |
| 1986 | 6.3% | -4.5% |
| 1987 | 6.3% | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 6.5% | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 6.1% | -5.9% |
| 1990 | 5.4% | -10.9% |
| 1991 | 4.9% | -9.1% |
| 1992 | 4.7% | -4.3% |
| 1993 | 4.9% | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 5.6% | +13.8% |
| 1995 | 5.6% | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 4.8% | -15.4% |
| 1997 | 4.6% | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 4.3% | -7.5% |
| 1999 | 3.9% | -8.0% |
| 2000 | 4.0% | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 3.7% | -9.5% |
| 2002 | 3.4% | -6.4% |
| 2003 | 3.2% | -7.7% |
| 2004 | 2.8% | -10.4% |
| 2005 | 2.6% | -6.6% |
| 2006 | 2.5% | -4.2% |
| 2007 | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 2.2% | -12.4% |
| 2009 | 2.0% | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 2.2% | +9.7% |
| 2011 | 2.3% | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 2.2% | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 2.4% | +9.0% |
| 2014 | 2.4% | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 2.3% | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 2.2% | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 1.9% | -13.0% |
| 2018 | 2.0% | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 1.9% | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 1.7% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 1.8% | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 1.8% | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 1.5% | -15.4% |
| 2024 | 1.5% | +0.7% |
| 2025 | 1.5% | +0.7% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 1.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.9%, 1.8× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Italy's 1.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.0%, 1.5× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13.9% | 11.9% | 16.6% | 8 |
| 1970s | 8.6% | 7.1% | 10.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.4% | 6.1% | 7.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.9% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.9% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More agriculture & rural data for Italy
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.6817 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1641 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.3673 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2194 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0207 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 894.54 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3131 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Italy?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Italy was 1.5% in 2025, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 16.6% in 1962.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5% in 2023.
- How does Italy rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Italy ranks 55th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.