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As of 2022, Nicaragua's total merchandise exports amounted to approximately **US\$7.36 billion**, reflecting a diverse export economy with significant contributions from the textile, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors. | Rank | Product Category | Export Value (US\$ Million) | | ---- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------- | | 1 | **Knit Apparel (HS 61)** | \$1,225 | | 2 | **Precious Metals (Gold, HS 71)** | \$950 | | 3 | **Meat (Beef, HS 02)** | \$763 | | 4 | **Electrical Machinery (HS 85)** | \$600 | | 5 | **Coffee and Spices (HS 09)** | \$511 | | 6 | **Tobacco (HS 24)** | \$379 | | 7 | **Non-Knit Apparel (HS 62)** | \$321 | | 8 | **Seafood (HS 03)** | \$320 | | 9 | **Dairy Products (HS 04)** | \$200 | | 10 | **Sugar and Confectionery (HS 17)** | \$180 | | 11 | **Animal or Vegetable Fats and Oils (HS 15)** | \$150 | | 12 | **Cereals (HS 10)** | \$130 | | 13 | **Plastics and Articles Thereof (HS 39)** | \$120 | | 14 | **Iron and Steel (HS 72)** | \$110 | | 15 | **Edible Fruits and Nuts (HS 08)** | \$100 | | 16 | **Beverages, Spirits, and Vinegar (HS 22)** | \$90 | | 17 | **Pharmaceutical Products (HS 30)** | \$80 | | 18 | **Paper and Paperboard (HS 48)** | \$70 | | 19 | **Optical, Photographic, and Medical Instruments (HS 90)** | \$60 | | 20 | **Footwear (HS 64)** | \$50 | Top Export Destinations **United States**: \$3.67 billion (49.9% of total exports) **Mexico**: \$769 million (10.5%) **El Salvador**: \$386 million (5.2%) **Honduras**: \$337 million (4.6%) **Costa Rica**: \$189 million (2.6%) These figures highlight Nicaragua's strong trade relationships within the Americas, particularly with the United States.
