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As of 2023, the Solomon Islands exported approximately **US\$558.9 million** worth of goods globally, reflecting a 2.2% decrease from the previous year. The nation's export economy is predominantly based on natural resources, particularly timber, fisheries, and agricultural products. | Rank | Product Category | Export Value (US\$ Million) | Share of Total Exports | | ---- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------- | ---------------------- | | 1 | **Rough Wood (e.g., Keruing, Ramin, Kapur)** | \$275.0 | 49.2% | | 2 | **Processed Fish (including canned tuna)** | \$78.3 | 14.0% | | 3 | **Crude Palm Oil** | \$22.8 | 4.1% | | 4 | **Aluminum Ores and Concentrates (e.g., Bauxite)** | \$21.3 | 3.8% | | 5 | **Wood in the Rough (non-coniferous)** | \$9.3 | 1.7% | | 6 | **Copra (dried coconut meat)** | \$7.5 | 1.3% | | 7 | **Cocoa Beans** | \$6.2 | 1.1% | | 8 | **Gold (unwrought)** | \$5.0 | 0.9% | | 9 | **Other Fish and Seafood Products** | \$4.5 | 0.8% | | 10 | **Palm Kernel Oil** | \$3.8 | 0.7% | | 11 | **Coconut Oil** | \$3.2 | 0.6% | | 12 | **Timber Products (e.g., sawn wood)** | \$2.9 | 0.5% | | 13 | **Marine Products (e.g., sea cucumbers)** | \$2.5 | 0.4% | | 14 | **Shellfish (e.g., trochus shells)** | \$2.0 | 0.4% | | 15 | **Non-Ferrous Metal Ores (excluding aluminum)** | \$1.8 | 0.3% | | 16 | **Essential Oils and Resinoids** | \$1.5 | 0.3% | | 17 | **Live Animals (e.g., ornamental fish)** | \$1.2 | 0.2% | | 18 | **Vegetable Products (e.g., spices, nuts)** | \$1.0 | 0.2% | | 19 | **Handicrafts and Artisanal Products** | \$0.8 | 0.1% | | 20 | **Other Agricultural Products (e.g., fruits, vegetables)** | \$0.5 | 0.1% | Top Export Destinations **China**: \$380 million (66.8% of total exports) **Italy**: \$41 million (7.2%) **India**: \$29 million (5.1%) **Switzerland**: \$14 million (2.4%) **Thailand**: \$12 million (2.1%) These figures highlight the Solomon Islands' strong trade relationships with both Asian and European countries.
