Agricultural raw materials imports in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: Agricultural raw materials imports was 1.1% in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Tuvalu, 1977–2008
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
Tuvalu recorded 1.1% for agricultural raw materials imports in 2008.
The figure is up 17.1% on the previous year and down 59.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Tuvalu peaked at 6.7% in 1977 and was at its lowest, 0.9%, in 2006.
Tuvalu ranks 82nd 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 Tuvalu, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 6.7% | — |
| 1978 | 3.7% | -44.5% |
| 1979 | 2.1% | -44.3% |
| 1980 | 1.2% | -41.3% |
| 1981 | 2.5% | +104.7% |
| 1982 | 3.2% | +29.6% |
| 1985 | 2.6% | -19.3% |
| 1997 | 2.3% | -11.0% |
| 1998 | 2.7% | +15.2% |
| 1999 | 3.6% | +33.5% |
| 2001 | 3.2% | -10.4% |
| 2002 | 3.7% | +13.7% |
| 2004 | 1.8% | -51.0% |
| 2005 | 1.6% | -11.9% |
| 2006 | 0.9% | -40.5% |
| 2008 | 1.1% | +17.1% |
Tuvalu compared with similar countries
- Tuvalu's 1.1% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.1%, 1.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Tuvalu's 1.1% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.9%, 1.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.2% | 2.1% | 6.7% | 3 |
| 1980s | 2.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% | 4 |
| 1990s | 2.9% | 2.3% | 3.6% | 3 |
| 2000s | 2.0% | 0.9% | 3.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Tuvalu
More agriculture & rural data for Tuvalu
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -17.15 % change on previous year (2015)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1594 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 534.44 current US$ per person (2015)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -3.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3456 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 15.9% (2015)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 15.9% (2015)
- Rural population 34.6% (2025)
- Rural population growth -3.7% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Tuvalu?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Tuvalu was 1.1% in 2008, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 6.7% in 1977.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9% in 2006.
- How does Tuvalu rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Tuvalu ranks 82nd out of 196 countries with data for 2008.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Tuvalu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tuvalu 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.