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As of 2023, Eritrea's total merchandise exports were valued at approximately **\$495 million**, reflecting a decrease from \$719 million in 2022. The country's export economy is primarily driven by the mining sector, with significant contributions from agriculture and textiles. | Rank | Product Category | Notes | | ---- | ----------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | **Gold** | Major contributor to export revenues | | 2 | **Copper** | Significant mineral export | | 3 | **Zinc** | Key mineral export | | 4 | **Livestock** | Includes cattle, goats, and sheep | | 5 | **Sorghum** | Staple grain export | | 6 | **Textiles and Apparel** | Includes knit and non-knit garments | | 7 | **Fish and Seafood** | Includes tuna and other marine products | | 8 | **Leather and Hides** | Raw hides and skins exports | | 9 | **Edible Vegetables** | Includes various fresh vegetables | | 10 | **Oil Seeds** | Includes sesame and other seeds | | 11 | **Coffee and Spices** | Agricultural exports | | 12 | **Ceramic Products** | Notable growth in export value | | 13 | **Milling Products** | Includes flour and starches | | 14 | **Optical and Medical Instruments** | Specialized equipment exports | | 15 | **Footwear** | Includes various types of shoes | | 16 | **Rubber Products** | Includes tires and other rubber goods | | 17 | **Iron and Steel** | Metal exports | | 18 | **Pharmaceutical Products** | Medicinal exports | | 19 | **Coffee, Tea, and Mate** | Beverage-related exports | | 20 | **Vegetable Plaiting Materials** | Includes materials for basketry and similar products | Top Export Destinations **China**: 52.3% of total exports **United Arab Emirates**: 33.3% **South Korea**: 9.4% **Japan**: 2% **Madagascar**: 1.9%
