As of 2023, Turkmenistan's merchandise exports were valued at approximately **US\$14.4 billion**, reflecting a diverse export economy encompassing energy products, chemicals, textiles, and agricultural goods.
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### 🇹🇲 Top 20 Export Products of Turkmenistan (2023)
| Rank | Product Category | Export Value (US\$ Million) | Share of Total Exports | |
| ---- | ------------------------------------- | --------------------------- | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| 1 | **Natural Gas** | Data Not Specified | | |
| 2 | **Refined Petroleum Oils** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | |
| 3 | **Nitrogenous Fertilizers** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | |
| 4 | **Gasoline and Jet Fuel** | \$480 | Data Not Specified | |
| 5 | **Electricity** | \$146 | Data Not Specified | |
| 6 | **Tomatoes** | \$78.7 | Data Not Specified | |
| 7 | **Cotton Yarn and Textiles** | \$123.6 | Data Not Specified | |
| 8 | **Polyethylene and Polypropylene** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | |
| 9 | **Petroleum Coke** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | |
| 10 | **Asphalt and Bitumen** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | |
| 11 | **Laundry Detergents and Lube Oils** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | |
| 12 | **Synthetic Rubber and Methanol** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | |
| 13 | **Sulfur** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | |
| 14 | **Wheat and Other Grains** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | |
| 15 | **Cottonseed Oil** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | |
| 16 | **Footwear and Apparel** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | |
| 17 | **Handmade Turkmen Carpets** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | |
| 18 | **Cement and Construction Materials** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | |
| 19 | **Chemical Paints and Coatings** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | |
| 20 | **Dried Fruits and Nuts** | Data Not Specified | Data Not Specified | ([News Central Asia][1], [World's Top Exports][2], [Wikipedia][3]) |
\*Note: Detailed export values for several products are not specified in the available data.
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### 🌍 Top Export Destinations
In 2023, Turkmenistan's primary export partners were:
* **China**: Major importer of natural gas
* **Turkey**: Importer of natural gas and textiles
* **Russia**: Importer of petroleum products
* **Iran**: Importer of natural gas and electricity
* **Afghanistan**: Importer of electricity and agricultural products([AP News][4])
These figures highlight Turkmenistan's strong trade relationships with both regional and global partners.
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Turkmenistan's economy is characterized by a diverse export portfolio, with a significant emphasis on energy products such as natural gas and refined petroleum oils. The country continues to explore opportunities to expand its export base and strengthen trade partnerships.([World's Top Exports][2])
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[1]: https://www.newscentralasia.net/2023/08/02/trapeznikov-turkmenistans-foreign-trade-volumes-showed-significant-growth/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Trapeznikov: Turkmenistan's foreign trade volumes showed significant ..."
[2]: https://www.worldstopexports.com/turkmenistans-top-10-exports/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Turkmenistan’s Top 10 Exports - World's Top Exports"
[3]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_and_natural_gas_refining_in_Turkmenistan?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Oil and natural gas refining in Turkmenistan"
[4]: https://apnews.com/article/0ed1938eba8c201379ecf7098db96d12?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Turkmenistan reaches deal with Turkey to ship natural gas via Iran"
