Agricultural raw materials imports in Pakistan
Pakistan: Agricultural raw materials imports was 4.3% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Agricultural raw materials imports in Pakistan, 1962–2024
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 Pakistan is 4.3%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.1% on the previous year and up 12.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Pakistan peaked at 6.1% in 1973 and was at its lowest, 2.8%, in 1965.
That places Pakistan 4th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 60 years of available data.
Agricultural raw materials imports in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 4.5% | — |
| 1963 | 3.6% | -20.7% |
| 1964 | 3.0% | -17.5% |
| 1965 | 2.8% | -5.7% |
| 1966 | 3.2% | +13.7% |
| 1967 | 2.9% | -8.6% |
| 1968 | 3.2% | +8.7% |
| 1969 | 3.5% | +9.8% |
| 1970 | 3.6% | +4.7% |
| 1971 | 3.5% | -3.2% |
| 1972 | 4.5% | +28.2% |
| 1973 | 6.1% | +34.2% |
| 1974 | 3.9% | -36.2% |
| 1975 | 3.5% | -9.5% |
| 1976 | 3.6% | +2.0% |
| 1977 | 4.4% | +23.1% |
| 1978 | 3.8% | -14.4% |
| 1979 | 4.0% | +7.5% |
| 1980 | 3.4% | -16.8% |
| 1981 | 4.4% | +29.9% |
| 1982 | 3.9% | -10.1% |
| 1983 | 3.9% | -1.1% |
| 1984 | 5.5% | +41.2% |
| 1985 | 3.5% | -35.8% |
| 1986 | 4.0% | +13.0% |
| 1987 | 4.6% | +17.0% |
| 1990 | 4.0% | -14.7% |
| 1991 | 3.8% | -4.5% |
| 1992 | 3.7% | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 3.6% | -4.8% |
| 1995 | 5.5% | +53.5% |
| 1996 | 3.6% | -33.9% |
| 1997 | 3.9% | +8.5% |
| 1998 | 4.7% | +20.6% |
| 1999 | 6.0% | +26.5% |
| 2000 | 3.2% | -45.8% |
| 2001 | 4.3% | +32.5% |
| 2002 | 4.8% | +12.4% |
| 2003 | 4.9% | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 5.8% | +18.3% |
| 2005 | 4.2% | -28.3% |
| 2006 | 3.6% | -14.4% |
| 2007 | 5.0% | +39.3% |
| 2008 | 4.9% | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 4.3% | -13.9% |
| 2010 | 4.9% | +15.6% |
| 2011 | 4.9% | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 3.8% | -22.4% |
| 2013 | 4.3% | +11.3% |
| 2014 | 3.9% | -9.4% |
| 2015 | 4.1% | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 3.8% | -7.2% |
| 2017 | 3.8% | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 4.4% | +15.4% |
| 2019 | 4.2% | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 5.9% | +41.8% |
| 2021 | 5.2% | -12.1% |
| 2022 | 5.6% | +7.2% |
| 2023 | 5.0% | -10.2% |
| 2024 | 4.3% | -13.1% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 4.3% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.1%, 3.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 4.3% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.8%, 5.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.3% | 2.8% | 4.5% | 8 |
| 1970s | 4.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.1% | 3.4% | 5.5% | 8 |
| 1990s | 4.3% | 3.6% | 6.0% | 9 |
| 2000s | 4.5% | 3.2% | 5.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.2% | 3.8% | 4.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.2% | 4.3% | 5.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 1 Somalia 7.1% compare
- 2 Bangladesh 6.0% compare
- 3 Lao People's Democratic Republic 4.6% compare
- 5 Tajikistan 4.1% compare
- 6 Faroe Islands 3.1% compare
- 7 Cambodia 3.0% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Pakistan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2302 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 367.4 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.984 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6047 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 23.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 23.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.6% (2024)
- Rural population 60.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Pakistan?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Pakistan was 4.3% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.1% in 1973.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.8% in 1965.
- How does Pakistan rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Pakistan ranks 4th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.