What were the exports of ancient Rome?

Answer 1

The city of Rome was a massive importer of corn (half of it from Egypt, the rest from Tunisia, Sicily and Sardinia) which was needed to feed its large urban population. It also imported large quantities of olive oil (the largest supplier was Spain, followed by Turkey and Syria). It also imported expensive cloth, silk (from China) and linen and cotton (from Egypt) for the rich. Spices, herbs, sesame oil, sugar, limes, peaches, ebony, pearls and wild animals (tigers, rhinos, elephants, and snakes which were used for circus-type animal acts) were imported from India. Egypt, besides corn, exported ivory, gemstones, ebony, ostrich feathers, leopard skins, lions, leopards and elephants. Incense, perfumes and spices were imported from Arabia. Timber, wool, wine, glass and horses were imported from the Middle East. Spain exported silver, wine, olive oil, timber, and horses. France exported glass, wine, and wool. Britain exported silver and wool. There was also a trade in marble, granite, porphyry and other stones for buildings.

Rome and Italy exported amphorae, manufactures, cameos and other jewellery, works of art, some marbles, wool and wine.

Answer 2

ancient Rome imported grains such as corn and wheat. From various parts of the ancient world, Rome imported different types of fruits and vegetables not grown on the Italian peninsula.

Rome imported slaves, gold and silver from captive nations.

Granite from quarries as faraway as Egypt was imported.

Roman artisans exported their craft work in pottery and weapons of war.

Olive oil and wine were exported.

Jewelry made by the skilled craftsmen were exports as well.

Roman factories exported glass, bricks, tiles and metalwork.

Answer 3

Rome had a good economy and covered a wide geographical area. This meant they produced a lot of goods.

Some examples are:

• asbestos
• copper
• glass
• lead
• silk
• tin
• wine
• cereal
• olive oil
• beer
• leather

Answer 4

Major imports were ivory from Africa, precious stones from India and silks from China.

Answer 5

The Romans did not export much. They were mainly importers, which they did in vast quantities. The city of Rome has been described as the consumer city par excellence.

Answer 6

roman expoted bananas

Answer 7

olives and olive oil