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East Timor is one of the poorest nations of the world. East Timor export generates much of the revenue for the country. The major commodities of East Timor export are coffee, coconut, sandalwood and marble.
East Timor relies on its natural commodities as sources of its export. Coffee is a major item for East Timor export. East Timor is a minor coffee producing country of the world but the Arabica variety is one of the finest coffee types that attracts buyers to East Timor. The annual production of coffee in East Timor is about 10,000 tonnes. Coffee generates revenue of around $20 million per year. Moreover the East Timur government has lifted the tax on coffee export which is sure to boost the coffee trade.
Other revenue generating export commodities of East Timor are sandalwood and coconut. Sandalwood grows in the hilly areas of East Timur and is an export item. East Timor being half island has coconut trees growing near its shores. The coconuts are exported to different countries from East Timur.
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