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As of 2023, Cuba's merchandise exports totaled approximately **\$1.58 billion**, marking a significant decline from previous years. The country's export portfolio is primarily composed of agricultural products, minerals, and manufactured goods. | Rank | Product Category | Export Value (USD) | Share of Total Exports | | | ---- | ------------------------------------ | ------------------ | ---------------------- | | 1 | Tobacco and manufactured substitutes | \$407.5 million | 31.4% | | | 2 | Ores, slag, and ash | \$219.1 million | 16.9% | | | 3 | Nickel | \$114.0 million | 8.8% | | | 4 | Beverages, spirits, and vinegar | \$101.0 million | 7.8% | | | 5 | Fish | \$74.4 million | 5.7% | | | 6 | Wood and articles of wood | \$66.1 million | 5.1% | | | 7 | Copper | \$32.6 million | 2.5% | | | 8 | Aluminum | \$18.8 million | 1.5% | | | 9 | Dairy, eggs, and honey | \$18.3 million | 1.4% | | | 10 | Pharmaceuticals | \$17.5 million | 1.3% | | | 11 | Raw cane sugar | \$80.6 million | 6.3% | | | 12 | Zinc (not alloyed, unwrought) | \$102.7 million | 7.8% | | | 13 | Rum and tafia | \$258.9 million | 19.5% | | | 14 | Cigars, cheroots, and cigarillos | \$218.7 million | 16.5% | | | 15 | Nickel oxide sinters | \$961.0 million | 72.3% | | | 16 | Paintings and sculptures | \$3.94 million | 0.3% | | | 17 | Collector's items | \$9.97 thousand | less than 0.1% | | | 18 | Furniture and bedding | Data not specified | Data not specified | | | 19 | Machinery and mechanical appliances | Data not specified | Data not specified | | | 20 | Electrical machinery and equipment | Data not specified | Data not specified | Top Export Destinations **China**: \$1.13 billion (11.45% of total exports) **Spain**: \$996 million (10.13%) **United States**: \$450 million (4.58%) **Argentina**: \$345 million (3.51%) **Germany**: \$41 million (1.88%) These figures highlight Cuba's reliance on a few key commodities and markets for its export revenue. The dominance of tobacco products, particularly cigars, underscores the country's historical association with premium tobacco. Minerals like nickel and zinc also play a significant role in Cuba's export economy.
