Agricultural raw materials imports in Niger
Niger: Agricultural raw materials imports was 1.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Niger, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
Niger recorded 1.0% for agricultural raw materials imports in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 42.5% on the previous year and down 31.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Niger peaked at 5.0% in 1962 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 1978.
Niger ranks 98th 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 in Niger, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 5.0% | — |
| 1963 | 1.5% | -70.6% |
| 1964 | 0.9% | -40.8% |
| 1965 | 2.9% | +236.5% |
| 1966 | 2.9% | +0.1% |
| 1967 | 3.4% | +16.0% |
| 1968 | 2.5% | -27.8% |
| 1969 | 2.1% | -15.4% |
| 1970 | 2.3% | +9.9% |
| 1971 | 1.5% | -36.1% |
| 1972 | 2.1% | +41.8% |
| 1973 | 1.4% | -30.1% |
| 1974 | 3.0% | +105.1% |
| 1975 | 4.0% | +34.9% |
| 1976 | 0.7% | -81.4% |
| 1977 | 0.4% | -41.2% |
| 1978 | 0.2% | -57.1% |
| 1979 | 0.4% | +110.5% |
| 1981 | 1.3% | +233.3% |
| 1995 | 0.7% | -45.4% |
| 1996 | 2.0% | +180.8% |
| 1997 | 3.9% | +90.9% |
| 1998 | 3.6% | -6.4% |
| 1999 | 3.0% | -17.3% |
| 2000 | 3.8% | +26.7% |
| 2001 | 3.4% | -11.2% |
| 2002 | 3.0% | -10.2% |
| 2003 | 4.3% | +43.6% |
| 2004 | 3.0% | -31.6% |
| 2005 | 4.0% | +35.9% |
| 2006 | 4.5% | +11.8% |
| 2007 | 4.7% | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 4.7% | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 3.3% | -30.5% |
| 2010 | 2.1% | -34.9% |
| 2011 | 2.6% | +23.5% |
| 2012 | 2.8% | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 2.6% | -7.5% |
| 2014 | 1.4% | -44.3% |
| 2015 | 1.0% | -28.3% |
| 2016 | 1.2% | +20.0% |
| 2017 | 1.2% | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 0.9% | -19.9% |
| 2019 | 1.1% | +22.6% |
| 2020 | 1.0% | -14.1% |
| 2021 | 1.2% | +19.7% |
| 2022 | 0.7% | -39.5% |
| 2023 | 0.7% | -3.0% |
| 2024 | 1.0% | +42.5% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 1.0% is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.1%, 89% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Niger's 1.0% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.9%, 1.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.7% | 0.9% | 5.0% | 8 |
| 1970s | 1.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.6% | 0.7% | 3.9% | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.9% | 3.0% | 4.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More agriculture & rural data for Niger
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4759 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.98 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.8163 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 47.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 47.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Rural population 81.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Niger?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Niger was 1.0% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 5.0% in 1962.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 1978.
- How does Niger rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Niger ranks 98th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.