Agricultural raw materials imports in Japan
Japan: Agricultural raw materials imports was 1.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Japan, 1962–2025
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
In 2025, agricultural raw materials imports in Japan stood at 1.6%.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Japan peaked at 23.7% in 1963 and was at its lowest, 1.5%, in 2020.
That places Japan 51st out of 196 countries with data for 2025, 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 Japan, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 23.7% | — |
| 1963 | 23.7% | +0.1% |
| 1964 | 20.7% | -12.6% |
| 1965 | 20.4% | -1.8% |
| 1966 | 21.3% | +4.6% |
| 1967 | 19.1% | -10.1% |
| 1968 | 19.3% | +1.0% |
| 1969 | 17.9% | -7.2% |
| 1970 | 16.2% | -9.8% |
| 1971 | 14.6% | -9.7% |
| 1972 | 15.6% | +6.5% |
| 1973 | 17.1% | +9.9% |
| 1974 | 10.9% | -36.0% |
| 1975 | 8.9% | -19.0% |
| 1976 | 10.2% | +15.3% |
| 1977 | 10.2% | -0.7% |
| 1978 | 10.2% | +0.4% |
| 1979 | 11.2% | +9.4% |
| 1980 | 8.6% | -22.6% |
| 1981 | 6.7% | -22.4% |
| 1982 | 7.0% | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 6.8% | -3.7% |
| 1984 | 6.9% | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 6.7% | -3.8% |
| 1986 | 7.4% | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 8.8% | +17.8% |
| 1988 | 8.9% | +1.0% |
| 1989 | 8.7% | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 7.1% | -19.0% |
| 1991 | 6.7% | -5.5% |
| 1992 | 6.8% | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 7.3% | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 6.7% | -8.5% |
| 1995 | 6.2% | -6.9% |
| 1996 | 5.5% | -11.9% |
| 1997 | 5.2% | -5.3% |
| 1998 | 4.3% | -16.4% |
| 1999 | 4.1% | -4.5% |
| 2000 | 3.6% | -13.1% |
| 2001 | 3.3% | -8.8% |
| 2002 | 3.1% | -6.2% |
| 2003 | 2.9% | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 2.8% | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 2.4% | -14.4% |
| 2006 | 2.3% | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 2.2% | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 1.9% | -13.0% |
| 2009 | 1.8% | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 1.9% | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 2.0% | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 1.7% | -15.2% |
| 2013 | 1.7% | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 1.6% | -6.2% |
| 2015 | 1.8% | +13.0% |
| 2016 | 1.8% | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 1.7% | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 1.6% | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 1.6% | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 1.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 1.6% | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 1.5% | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 1.6% | +3.1% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 1.6% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.9%, 1.8× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Japan's 1.6% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.9%, 1.7× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20.8% | 17.9% | 23.7% | 8 |
| 1970s | 12.5% | 8.9% | 17.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.0% | 4.1% | 7.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More agriculture & rural data for Japan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0096 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 323.87 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.077 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.0% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2025)
- Rural population 7.7% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Japan?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Japan was 1.6% in 2025, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 23.7% in 1963.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5% in 2020.
- How does Japan rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Japan ranks 51st out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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.