Quick Bite | Top Exports from the Middle East (by value)

The Middle East has been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons. We all know it’s a region which is central to energy prices. However, it may surprise many that it’s more than just oil. This map of Middle East exports shows the top global product of each country by value.

Top Exports of the Middle East

Source: Visual Capitalist

 

In 2021, the Middle East’s exports reached a total value of USD 1.27 trillion. While the region lags behind Asia, Europe, and North America in global exports, it outpaces Africa and South America. Despite many countries undertaking efforts to diversify their economies and reduce their oil dependence, most of the exports still come from fossil fuels.

Source: Visual Capitalist

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