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As of 2023, Tonga's total merchandise exports were valued at approximately **US\$10 million**, reflecting a 23.2% decrease from the previous year. The country's export economy is primarily based on agricultural products, marine resources, and niche commodities. --- ### 🇹🇴 Top Export Products of Tonga (2023) | Rank | Product Category | Export Value (US\$) | Share of Total Exports | | | ---- | ------------------------------------------ | ------------------- | ---------------------- | ---------------- | | 1 | **Fish (fresh, chilled, or frozen)** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | | | 2 | **Root crops (e.g., taro, yams, cassava)** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | | | 3 | **Vanilla** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | | | 4 | **Squash** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | | | 5 | **Coconuts and coconut products** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | | | 6 | **Sea cucumbers** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | | | 7 | **Seaweed** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | | | 8 | **Wood and wood products** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | | | 9 | **Handicrafts and traditional artifacts** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | | | 10 | **Kava** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | ([Wikipedia][1]) | \*Note: Detailed export values and shares for individual products are not specified in the available data. --- ### 🌍 Top Export Destinations In 2023, Tonga's primary export partners were: * **United States**: 22% of total exports * **South Africa**: 17.8% * **New Zealand**: 15.3% * **Australia**: 13.2% * **South Korea**: 10.6%([UNCTAD Data Hub][2], [The Cove][3]) These figures highlight Tonga's trade relationships with both regional and global partners. ([The Cove][3]) --- Tonga's economy is heavily dependent on exports of agricultural products and marine resources. The country faces challenges such as limited industrial diversification and vulnerability to external shocks. Efforts are ongoing to enhance export capacity and explore new markets to ensure sustainable economic growth. If you need more detailed information on specific export categories or trade partners, feel free to ask! [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture_in_Tonga?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Agriculture in Tonga" [2]: https://unctadstat.unctad.org/CountryProfile/GeneralProfile/en-GB/776/GeneralProfile776.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "GENERAL PROFILE: TONGA - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development" [3]: https://cove.army.gov.au/article/kyr-tonga-economy?utm_source=chatgpt.com "#KYR: Tonga – Economy - The Cove"