Agricultural raw materials imports in Switzerland
Switzerland: Agricultural raw materials imports was 0.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Switzerland, 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 Switzerland is 0.5%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and down 26.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Switzerland peaked at 6.4% in 1962 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 2023.
That places Switzerland 163rd 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 Switzerland, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 6.4% | — |
| 1963 | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| 1964 | 5.9% | -3.7% |
| 1965 | 5.3% | -9.9% |
| 1966 | 5.1% | -3.1% |
| 1967 | 5.0% | -1.8% |
| 1968 | 4.7% | -7.5% |
| 1969 | 4.3% | -7.9% |
| 1970 | 3.9% | -8.3% |
| 1971 | 3.4% | -12.7% |
| 1972 | 3.4% | -1.3% |
| 1973 | 3.6% | +7.5% |
| 1974 | 3.4% | -6.4% |
| 1975 | 3.2% | -7.6% |
| 1976 | 3.3% | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 3.1% | -6.7% |
| 1978 | 2.9% | -7.4% |
| 1979 | 2.6% | -7.9% |
| 1980 | 2.6% | -1.3% |
| 1981 | 2.8% | +6.2% |
| 1982 | 2.6% | -7.1% |
| 1983 | 2.6% | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 2.8% | +6.7% |
| 1985 | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| 1986 | 2.5% | -10.2% |
| 1987 | 2.4% | -2.9% |
| 1988 | 2.5% | +2.5% |
| 1989 | 2.4% | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 2.2% | -8.5% |
| 1991 | 2.0% | -10.4% |
| 1992 | 2.0% | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 1.9% | -7.4% |
| 1994 | 2.0% | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 2.0% | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 1.7% | -14.5% |
| 1997 | 1.6% | -7.3% |
| 1998 | 1.5% | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 1.5% | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 1.4% | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 1.3% | -12.6% |
| 2002 | 1.2% | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 1.2% | -4.8% |
| 2005 | 1.1% | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 1.0% | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 0.9% | -11.6% |
| 2008 | 0.8% | -9.9% |
| 2009 | 0.8% | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 1.0% | +31.0% |
| 2011 | 0.9% | -9.7% |
| 2012 | 0.6% | -35.3% |
| 2013 | 0.6% | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 0.6% | +16.4% |
| 2015 | 0.6% | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 0.6% | -7.1% |
| 2017 | 0.6% | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 0.6% | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 0.5% | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 0.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 0.6% | +10.4% |
| 2022 | 0.5% | -12.9% |
| 2023 | 0.5% | -9.1% |
| 2024 | 0.5% | +4.8% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 0.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.9%, 53% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 0.5% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.0%, 46% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Agricultural raw materials imports in Switzerland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +31.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.3% | 4.3% | 6.4% | 8 |
| 1970s | 3.3% | 2.6% | 3.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Switzerland
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0064 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 739.83 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.8806 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1427 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2024)
- Rural population 14.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Switzerland?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Switzerland was 0.5% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 6.4% in 1962.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 2023.
- How does Switzerland rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Switzerland ranks 163rd out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.