Agricultural raw materials imports in South Asia
South Asia: Agricultural raw materials imports was 1.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in South Asia, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
In 2024, agricultural raw materials imports in South Asia stood at 1.6%.
That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and down 12.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in South Asia peaked at 8.9% in 1962 and was at its lowest, 1.5%, in 2023.
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 | 7.8% | 6.8% | 8.9% | 8 |
| 1970s | 5.5% | 2.0% | 8.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.4% | 2.1% | 4.5% | 9 |
| 1990s | 3.5% | 3.1% | 4.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.8% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 5 |
More agriculture & rural data for South Asia
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.0% (2024)
- Rural population 64.2% (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.4% (2025)
- Rural population 1.09 billion (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 15.6% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 714.12 billion current US$ (2025)
- Land under cereal production 119.96 million hectares (2024)
- Cereal yield 3,814 kg per hectare (2024)
- Cereal production 457.55 million metric tons (2024)
- Fertilizer consumption 206.42 kilograms per hectare of arable land (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in South Asia?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in South Asia was 1.6% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.9% in 1962.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5% in 2023.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia 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.