Agricultural raw materials imports in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Agricultural raw materials imports was 1.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in United Kingdom, 1962–2025
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 United Kingdom is 1.1%, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 6.5% on the previous year and down 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in United Kingdom peaked at 14.8% in 1963 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2009.
That places United Kingdom 88th out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 14.5% | — |
| 1963 | 14.8% | +1.6% |
| 1964 | 14.3% | -3.2% |
| 1965 | 12.9% | -9.5% |
| 1966 | 11.9% | -7.8% |
| 1967 | 10.2% | -14.2% |
| 1968 | 9.7% | -4.8% |
| 1969 | 9.5% | -2.7% |
| 1970 | 8.9% | -5.7% |
| 1971 | 7.6% | -15.4% |
| 1972 | 7.5% | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 8.0% | +5.7% |
| 1974 | 6.7% | -15.9% |
| 1975 | 5.4% | -19.9% |
| 1976 | 6.2% | +15.6% |
| 1977 | 5.7% | -8.3% |
| 1978 | 4.8% | -15.3% |
| 1979 | 4.6% | -4.3% |
| 1980 | 4.1% | -11.8% |
| 1981 | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| 1982 | 3.8% | -5.5% |
| 1983 | 3.9% | +2.5% |
| 1984 | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| 1985 | 3.4% | -10.4% |
| 1986 | 3.4% | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 3.7% | +7.5% |
| 1988 | 3.4% | -6.2% |
| 1989 | 3.2% | -6.1% |
| 1990 | 2.9% | -10.9% |
| 1991 | 2.5% | -11.9% |
| 1992 | 2.4% | -5.5% |
| 1993 | 2.2% | -9.7% |
| 1994 | 2.5% | +15.9% |
| 1995 | 2.4% | -2.8% |
| 1996 | 2.1% | -14.0% |
| 1997 | 2.0% | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 1.8% | -11.9% |
| 1999 | 1.7% | -5.1% |
| 2000 | 1.5% | -8.6% |
| 2001 | 1.5% | -4.9% |
| 2002 | 1.5% | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 1.4% | -5.0% |
| 2005 | 1.4% | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 1.3% | -9.3% |
| 2007 | 1.3% | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 1.1% | -15.6% |
| 2009 | 0.8% | -24.7% |
| 2010 | 1.1% | +36.6% |
| 2011 | 1.1% | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 1.0% | -11.7% |
| 2013 | 1.2% | +18.7% |
| 2014 | 1.2% | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 1.3% | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 1.2% | -7.4% |
| 2017 | 1.2% | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 1.3% | +8.0% |
| 2019 | 1.2% | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 1.2% | +7.7% |
| 2021 | 1.5% | +19.4% |
| 2022 | 1.2% | -20.3% |
| 2023 | 1.1% | -10.1% |
| 2024 | 1.1% | +6.3% |
| 2025 | 1.1% | -6.5% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 1.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.9%, 1.2× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 1.1% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.0%, 1.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.2% | 9.5% | 14.8% | 8 |
| 1970s | 6.5% | 4.6% | 8.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.7% | 3.2% | 4.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More agriculture & rural data for United Kingdom
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0064 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.63 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1852 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1668 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 0.4% (2025)
- Rural population 16.7% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in United Kingdom?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in United Kingdom was 1.1% in 2025, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 14.8% in 1963.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2009.
- How does United Kingdom rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- United Kingdom ranks 88th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.