Agricultural raw materials exports in Tonga
Tonga: Agricultural raw materials exports was 0.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Tonga, 1975–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
In 2023, agricultural raw materials exports in Tonga stood at 0.6%.
That represents a change of up 64.9% on the previous year and down 92.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Tonga peaked at 25.0% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1986.
That places Tonga 120th out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.6% | 1.2% | 5.9% | 5 |
| 1980s | 2.3% | 0.0% | 5.1% | 8 |
| 2000s | 4.4% | 0.0% | 16.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.1% | 0.7% | 25.0% | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tonga
More agriculture & rural data for Tonga
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.7% (2023)
- Rural population 78.8% (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.4% (2025)
- Rural population 81,794 (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 18.6% (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 120.22 million current US$ (2024)
- Fertilizer consumption 4.55 kilograms per hectare of arable land (2023)
- Land area 720 sq. km (2023)
- Agricultural land 350 sq. km (2023)
- Permanent cropland 15.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Tonga?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Tonga was 0.6% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 25.0% in 2014.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1986.
- How does Tonga rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Tonga ranks 120th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga 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.