Textiles in Timor-Leste | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2022, Timor-Leste exported $639k in Textiles, making it the 186th largest exporter of Textiles in the world. At the same year, Textiles was the 9th most exported product in Timor-Leste. The main destination of Textiles exports from Timor-Leste are: Australia ($338k), United States ($64.5k), Cameroon ($45.8k), Portugal ($43k), and Belgium ($24.3k).

The fastest growing export markets for Textiles of Timor-Leste between 2021 and 2022 were Australia ($314k), Cameroon ($45.8k), and Portugal ($43k).

Imports In 2022, Timor-Leste imported $23.6M in Textiles, becoming the 181st largest importer of Textiles in the world. At the same year, Textiles was the 11th most imported product in Timor-Leste. Timor-Leste imports Textiles primarily from: China ($12.3M), Indonesia ($3.31M), Singapore ($1.83M), Hong Kong ($1.42M), and Australia ($1.4M).

The fastest growing import markets in Textiles for Timor-Leste between 2021 and 2022 were Australia ($839k), Turkey ($734k), and Thailand ($649k).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as Old Navy (267), PVH (Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation) (79), and Kontoor Brands (18) 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 (2022)$639k

IMPORTS (2022)$23.6M

NET TRADE (2022)-$23M

In 2022, Timor-Leste exported $639k in Textiles. The main destinations of Timor-Leste exports on Textiles were Australia ($338k), United States ($64.5k), Cameroon ($45.8k), Portugal ($43k), and Belgium ($24.3k).

In 2022, Timor-Leste imported $23.6M in Textiles, mainly from China ($12.3M), Indonesia ($3.31M), Singapore ($1.83M), Hong Kong ($1.42M), and Australia ($1.4M).