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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.([Trading Economics][1]) ### 🇪🇷 Top 20 Export Products of Eritrea (2023) | 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 | ([UNCTAD Data Hub][2], [Lloyds Bank Trade][3], [Trading Economics][4], [Trading Economics][5], [World's Top Exports][6]) | *Note: The above list is based on available data and may not reflect exact rankings or export values.* ### 🌍 Top Export Destinations Eritrea's primary export partners in 2023 included: * **China**: 52.3% of total exports * **United Arab Emirates**: 33.3% * **South Korea**: 9.4% * **Japan**: 2% * **Madagascar**: 1.9%([Lloyds Bank Trade][7]) *Note: The percentages are approximate and based on available trade data.* These figures highlight Eritrea's strong trade relationships, particularly with countries in Asia and the Middle East. The country's export economy is characterized by a heavy reliance on mineral resources, with efforts underway to diversify into agriculture and manufacturing sectors. If you need more detailed information on specific export categories or trade partners, feel free to ask! [1]: https://tradingeconomics.com/eritrea/exports?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Eritrea Exports - TRADING ECONOMICS" [2]: https://unctadstat.unctad.org/CountryProfile/GeneralProfile/en-GB/232/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "General Profile | Data Hub - UNCTADstat" [3]: https://www.lloydsbanktrade.com/en/market-potential/eritrea/economy?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Economic Outline of Eritrea - International Trade Portal" [4]: https://tradingeconomics.com/eritrea/balance-of-trade?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Eritrea Balance of Trade - TRADING ECONOMICS" [5]: https://tradingeconomics.com/eritrea/exports-by-category?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Eritrea Exports By Category - TRADING ECONOMICS" [6]: https://www.worldstopexports.com/eritreas-top-10-exports/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Eritrea’s Top 10 Exports - World's Top Exports" [7]: https://www.lloydsbanktrade.com/en/market-potential/eritrea/trade-profile?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Trade Profile - Eritrea - International Trade Portal"