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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. ([UNCTAD Data Hub][1]) --- ### 🇸🇾 Top 20 Export Products of Syria (2023) | 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% | ([The Observatory of Economic Complexity][2], [World's Top Exports][3], [Enab Baladi][4], [Volza][5]) | \*Note: The above figures are based on available trade data and may be subject to revisions. ([Volza][5]) --- ### 🌍 Top Export Destinations In 2023, Syria's primary export partners were: * **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. ([World Integrated Trade Solution][6]) --- Syria's export economy in 2023 reflects a reliance on agricultural products, raw materials, and a limited range of manufactured goods. The country's ongoing conflict and international sanctions have constrained its trade capacity, leading to a focus on traditional commodities and regional markets. If you need more detailed information on specific export categories or trade partners, feel free to ask! [1]: https://unctadstat.unctad.org/CountryProfile/GeneralProfile/en-GB/760/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "General Profile | Data Hub - UNCTADstat" [2]: https://oec.world/en/profile/country/syr?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Syria (SYR) Exports, Imports, and Trade Partners | The Observatory of ..." [3]: https://www.worldstopexports.com/syrias-top-10-exports/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Syria’s Top Exports 2023" [4]: https://english.enabbaladi.net/archives/2024/01/syrian-govt-2023-witnessed-increase-in-exports-decline-in-imports/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Syrian govt: 2023 witnessed increase in exports, decline in imports" [5]: https://www.volza.com/global-trade-data/syria-export-trade-data/top-export-products-of-syria/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Top Export Products of Syria - Volza" [6]: https://wits.worldbank.org/countrysnapshot/en/SYR?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Syrian Arab Republic Trade | WITS Data - World Bank"