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Top Exports
As of 2023, Syria's export economy remains heavily reliant on a narrow range of commodities,
reflecting the country's ongoing economic challenges and the impact of prolonged conflict.
The total value of Syria's merchandise exports was approximately **US\$3.24 billion**,
a modest increase from previous years.
| Rank | Product Category | Export Value (US\$ Million) | Share of Total Exports | | ---- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------| --------------------------- | ---------------------- |
| 1 | **Pure Olive Oil** | \$306.0 | 9.4% |
| 2 | **Calcium Phosphates** | \$148.0 | 4.6% |
| 3 | **Spice Seeds (e.g., anise, coriander)** | \$63.9 | 2.0% |
| 4 | **Raw Cotton** | \$48.6 | 1.5% |
| 5 | **Tomatoes** | \$44.1 | 1.4% |
| 6 | **Salt, Sulphur, Stone, and Cement** | Data Not Specified | Significant Growth |
| 7 | **Cereals (e.g., wheat, corn)** | Data Not Specified | Notable Increase |
| 8 | **Animal or Vegetable Fats, Oils, and Waxes** | Data Not Specified | Moderate Growth |
| 9 | **Vegetables Prepared or Preserved** | Data Not Specified | Decline Observed |
| 10 | **Wool (not carded or combed)** | \$10.9 | 0.3% |
| 11 | **Ginger, Saffron, Turmeric, Thyme, Bay Leaves, Curry, and Other Spices** | \$2.3 | 0.07% |
| 12 | **Other Vegetables Prepared
or Preserved (not by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen)** | \$2.7 | 0.08% |
| 13 | **Seeds of Anise, Badian, Fennel, Coriander, Cumin, or Caraway;
Juniper Berries** | \$15.7 | 0.5% |
| 14 | **Bread, Pastry, Cakes, Biscuits, and Other Bakers’ Wares** | \$1.9 | 0.06% |
| 15 | **Women’s or Girls’ Suits, Ensembles, Jackets, Blazers, Dresses, Skirts, etc.** | \$1.0 | 0.03% |
| 16 | **Vegetables, Fruit, Nuts, and Other Edible Parts of Plants,
Prepared or Preserved by Vinegar** | \$1.3 | 0.04% |
| 17 | **Fruit, Nuts, and Other Edible Parts of Plants,
Otherwise Prepared or Preserved** | \$1.0 | 0.03% |
| 18 | **Sugar Confectionery (including white chocolate, not containing cocoa)** | \$0.7 | 0.02% |
| 19 | **Jams, Fruit Jellies, Marmalades, Fruit or Nut Puree and Pastes** | \$0.2 | 0.01% |
| 20 | **Sauces and Preparations Thereof; Mixed Condiments and Seasonings** | \$0.7 | 0.02% |
Top Export Destinations
**Iraq**: \$2.3 billion (20.2% of total exports)
**Italy**: \$1.5 billion (13.4%)
**Germany**: \$1.5 billion (13.0%)
**Turkey**: \$0.6 billion (5.5%)
**Saudi Arabia**: \$0.5 billion (4.8%)
These figures highlight Syria's trade relationships with neighboring countries and key European partners.
