Agricultural raw materials imports in Mali
Mali: Agricultural raw materials imports was 0.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Mali, 1962–2023
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 Mali is 0.4%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 15.7% on the previous year and down 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Mali peaked at 5.1% in 1968 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 1980.
That places Mali 168th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials imports in Mali, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 1.7% | — |
| 1963 | 3.7% | +119.6% |
| 1964 | 3.1% | -16.5% |
| 1965 | 2.3% | -24.0% |
| 1966 | 4.4% | +86.4% |
| 1967 | 2.8% | -35.4% |
| 1968 | 5.1% | +80.9% |
| 1969 | 4.5% | -11.3% |
| 1970 | 4.1% | -8.7% |
| 1971 | 5.1% | +23.2% |
| 1972 | 3.5% | -31.6% |
| 1974 | 1.4% | -60.9% |
| 1975 | 2.2% | +62.8% |
| 1976 | 0.7% | -68.6% |
| 1977 | 0.9% | +30.7% |
| 1978 | 1.1% | +16.8% |
| 1979 | 0.4% | -64.0% |
| 1980 | 0.3% | -14.1% |
| 1982 | 0.5% | +61.0% |
| 1987 | 0.8% | +43.0% |
| 1996 | 0.8% | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 1.0% | +27.4% |
| 1998 | 1.1% | +14.0% |
| 1999 | 0.9% | -16.7% |
| 2000 | 0.9% | -7.4% |
| 2001 | 0.7% | -23.7% |
| 2002 | 0.6% | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 0.7% | +8.0% |
| 2004 | 0.6% | -20.0% |
| 2005 | 0.5% | -10.2% |
| 2006 | 0.4% | -17.0% |
| 2007 | 0.5% | +27.1% |
| 2008 | 0.4% | -17.6% |
| 2010 | 0.5% | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 0.5% | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 0.5% | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 0.5% | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 0.5% | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 0.5% | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 0.5% | +11.9% |
| 2021 | 0.6% | +11.6% |
| 2022 | 0.4% | -36.8% |
| 2023 | 0.4% | +15.7% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 0.4% is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.1%, 40% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Mali's 0.4% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.9%, 48% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.4% | 1.7% | 5.1% | 8 |
| 1970s | 2.1% | 0.4% | 5.1% | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 3 |
| 1990s | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 4 |
| 2000s | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 7 |
| 2020s | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mali
More agriculture & rural data for Mali
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3302 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 394.01 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6779 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 33.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 33.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 8.4% (2023)
- Rural population 67.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Mali?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Mali was 0.4% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 5.1% in 1968.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 1980.
- How does Mali rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Mali ranks 168th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali 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.