Textiles in Timor-Leste | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2023, Timor-Leste exported $167k in Textiles, making it the 204th largest exporter of Textiles in the world. At the same year, Textiles was the 13th most exported product in Timor-Leste. The main destination of Textiles exports from Timor-Leste are: Saudi Arabia ($87.8k), Senegal ($25.9k), France ($13.9k), Benin ($12.2k), and Bahrain ($10.4k).

The fastest growing export markets for Textiles of Timor-Leste between 2022 and 2023 were Saudi Arabia ($87.5k), Senegal ($12k), and Bahrain ($10.4k).

Imports In 2023, Timor-Leste imported $25.5M in Textiles, becoming the 174th largest importer of Textiles in the world. At the same year, Textiles was the 12th most imported product in Timor-Leste. Timor-Leste imports Textiles primarily from: China ($16.4M), Indonesia ($3.48M), Turkey ($2.83M), Singapore ($1.46M), and Australia ($673k).

The fastest growing import markets in Textiles for Timor-Leste between 2022 and 2023 were China ($3.19M), Turkey ($2.1M), and Fiji ($202k).

COMPANIES In 2024, leading companies such as PVH (Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation) (19), IKEA Group (9), and Kontoor Brands (9) were at the forefront of shipping Textiles from Timor-Leste to the United States.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2023)$167k

IMPORTS (2023)$25.5M

NET TRADE (2023)-$25.3M

In 2023, Timor-Leste exported $167k in Textiles. The main destinations of Timor-Leste exports on Textiles were Saudi Arabia ($87.8k), Senegal ($25.9k), France ($13.9k), Benin ($12.2k), and Bahrain ($10.4k).

In 2023, Timor-Leste imported $25.5M in Textiles, mainly from China ($16.4M), Indonesia ($3.48M), Turkey ($2.83M), Singapore ($1.46M), and Australia ($673k).