Agricultural raw materials exports in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Agricultural raw materials exports was 4.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Africa Western and Central, 1962–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural raw materials exports in Africa Western and Central is 4.2%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 15.2% on the previous year and down 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Africa Western and Central peaked at 20.5% in 1963 and was at its lowest, 3.3%, in 2015.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18.4% | 15.2% | 20.5% | 8 |
| 1970s | 10.9% | 7.0% | 16.4% | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.3% | 5.9% | 6.7% | 2 |
| 1990s | 8.8% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 4 |
| 2000s | 5.8% | 4.2% | 7.3% | 8 |
| 2010s | 4.9% | 3.3% | 7.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.1% | 4.2% | 5.9% | 4 |
More agriculture & rural data for Africa Western and Central
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.7% (2023)
- Rural population 46.5% (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.0% (2025)
- Rural population 247.88 million (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 21.9% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 186.96 billion current US$ (2025)
- Land under cereal production 45.18 million hectares (2024)
- Cereal yield 1,227 kg per hectare (2024)
- Cereal production 55.44 million metric tons (2024)
- Fertilizer consumption 9.89 kilograms per hectare of arable land (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Africa Western and Central?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Africa Western and Central was 4.2% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 20.5% in 1963.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.3% in 2015.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports). 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 exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-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.