Agricultural raw materials imports in Singapore
Singapore: Agricultural raw materials imports was 0.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Singapore, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
In 2024, agricultural raw materials imports in Singapore stood at 0.2%.
That represents a change of up 4.8% on the previous year and down 38.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Singapore peaked at 25.7% in 1962 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2023.
That places Singapore 189th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, 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 Singapore, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 25.7% | — |
| 1963 | 21.0% | -18.5% |
| 1964 | 16.8% | -20.0% |
| 1965 | 16.9% | +1.0% |
| 1966 | 17.1% | +1.2% |
| 1967 | 13.3% | -22.3% |
| 1968 | 10.8% | -18.7% |
| 1969 | 13.5% | +24.5% |
| 1970 | 10.3% | -23.6% |
| 1971 | 8.0% | -22.0% |
| 1972 | 7.7% | -4.7% |
| 1973 | 10.9% | +41.9% |
| 1974 | 7.5% | -31.3% |
| 1975 | 5.6% | -24.9% |
| 1976 | 8.2% | +46.8% |
| 1977 | 8.1% | -1.9% |
| 1978 | 7.4% | -8.2% |
| 1979 | 7.2% | -2.9% |
| 1980 | 5.7% | -20.1% |
| 1981 | 4.1% | -28.8% |
| 1982 | 3.2% | -21.0% |
| 1983 | 3.8% | +18.4% |
| 1984 | 3.4% | -10.2% |
| 1985 | 2.7% | -21.1% |
| 1986 | 2.8% | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 2.8% | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 2.2% | -21.4% |
| 1990 | 1.7% | -23.2% |
| 1991 | 1.4% | -15.8% |
| 1992 | 1.2% | -16.8% |
| 1993 | 0.9% | -20.5% |
| 1994 | 0.9% | -6.6% |
| 1995 | 0.9% | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 0.7% | -18.0% |
| 1997 | 0.6% | -15.8% |
| 1998 | 0.5% | -12.7% |
| 1999 | 0.5% | -8.8% |
| 2000 | 0.4% | -18.7% |
| 2001 | 0.4% | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 0.4% | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 0.5% | +13.0% |
| 2004 | 0.4% | -11.9% |
| 2005 | 0.4% | -7.7% |
| 2006 | 0.4% | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 0.3% | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 0.3% | -9.5% |
| 2009 | 0.3% | -5.5% |
| 2010 | 0.3% | +14.9% |
| 2011 | 0.4% | +11.8% |
| 2012 | 0.4% | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 0.4% | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 0.3% | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 0.4% | +29.8% |
| 2016 | 0.5% | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 0.4% | -12.7% |
| 2018 | 0.4% | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 0.3% | -18.7% |
| 2020 | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 0.3% | -19.9% |
| 2022 | 0.2% | -19.7% |
| 2023 | 0.2% | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 0.2% | +4.8% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 0.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.9%, 23% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 0.2% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.9%, 22% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16.9% | 10.8% | 25.7% | 8 |
| 1970s | 8.1% | 5.6% | 10.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.4% | 2.2% | 5.7% | 9 |
| 1990s | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 186 Gabon 0.3% compare
- 187 Mauritania 0.3% compare
- 188 Malta 0.2% compare
- 190 Equatorial Guinea 0.2% compare
- 191 Macau, China 0.1% compare
- 192 Iraq 0.1% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Singapore
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -1.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0002 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 24.33 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2024)
- Rural population 0.0% (2025)
- Rural population 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Singapore?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Singapore was 0.2% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 25.7% in 1962.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2023.
- How does Singapore rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Singapore ranks 189th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore 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.