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Cameroon's export economy is primarily driven by natural resources and agricultural products. In 2023, the country's total exports were valued at approximately $8.77 billion. citeturn0search16 The top export categories, along with their respective values and percentage shares of total exports, are as follows: 1. **Mineral Fuels, Including Oil**: $3.6 billion (59.4% of total exports) 2. **Cocoa**: $994.2 million (16.4%) 3. **Wood**: $719.4 million (11.9%) 4. **Fruits and Nuts**: $254.3 million (4.2%) 5. **Aluminum**: $96.2 million (1.6%) 6. **Gems and Precious Metals**: $73 million (1.2%) 7. **Rubber and Rubber Articles**: $62.5 million (1%) 8. **Cotton**: $37.6 million (0.6%) 9. **Coffee, Tea, and Spices**: $31.6 million (0.5%) 10. **Copper**: $17.6 million (0.3%) citeturn0search0 These top ten export categories collectively account for approximately 97.2% of Cameroon's total export value. Notably, cocoa exports experienced significant growth, increasing by 34.9% from 2022 to 2023, while exports of gems and precious metals declined by 73.5% during the same period. citeturn0search0 While detailed figures for the subsequent top export categories are not specified in the available sources, other notable exports from Cameroon include: - **Machinery, Including Computers** - **Vehicles** - **Plastics and Plastic Articles** - **Pharmaceutical Products** - **Iron and Steel** These additional categories contribute to the diversification of Cameroon's export portfolio beyond its primary commodities.