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Antigua and Barbuda
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Population as of 2020: 91,800 183 of 193
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Region: Caribbean Islands
Nominal G.D.P. in 2024: $2.22 billion 170 of 193
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Top Exports
Because Antigua and Barbuda is a very small, service-oriented economy, merchandise exports are modest (roughly **US$33–65 million**, depending on the reporting source and treatment of re-exports). Merchandise exports are dominated by fuels, electronics, seafood, and re-exported goods. Top Exports of Antigua and Barbuda (2024) | Rank | Export Product | Estimated Export Value (USD) | | ---- | ------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------: | | 1 | Refined petroleum products & mineral fuels | **~US$15.5 million** | | 2 | Electrical machinery & electronic equipment | **~US$13.8 million** | | 3 | Fish and seafood products | **~US$7.5 million** | | 4 | Machinery and mechanical appliances | **~US$4.0 million** | | 5 | Ships and boats | **~US$3.0 million** | | 6 | Textile fabrics | **~US$2.5 million** | | 7 | Processed food products | **~US$2.0 million** | | 8 | Alcoholic beverages (including rum) | **~US$1.8 million** | | 9 | Animal feed products | **~US$1.5 million** | | 10 | Miscellaneous metal manufactures | **~US$1.3 million** | | 11 | Specialized industrial machinery | **~US$1.2 million** | | 12 | Pharmaceutical products | **~US$1.1 million** | | 13 | Plastics and plastic articles | **~US$1.0 million** | | 14 | Furniture and household goods | **~US$0.9 million** | | 15 | Printed materials | **~US$0.8 million** | | 16 | Apparel and garments | **~US$0.7 million** | | 17 | Chemical products | **~US$0.6 million** | | 18 | Agricultural products | **~US$0.5 million** | | 19 | Handicrafts and souvenirs | **~US$0.4 million** | | 20 | Miscellaneous exports | **~US$0.8 million** | Key Takeaways * 🛢️ **Refined petroleum products were the largest export category**, accounting for roughly one-quarter of merchandise exports. * ⚡ **Electrical and electronic equipment was the second-largest export sector**, an unusually large share for a small Caribbean economy. * 🐟 **Seafood remains a major domestic export**, especially fish and marine products. * 🚢 **A significant portion of exports consists of re-exports**, including ships, machinery, and electronic goods passing through Antigua and Barbuda's trading system. * 🌴 **Services are far more important than goods exports.** Tourism and travel services generated over **US$1.2 billion** in service exports in 2024, dwarfing merchandise exports. Top Importers of Antigua and Barbuda's Exports (2024) | Rank | Country | Notes | | ---- | --------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | United Kingdom | Largest reported export market in 2024. | | 2 | United States | Petroleum products, seafood, and manufactured goods. | | 3 | China | Electronics and various re-exported goods. | | 4 | Netherlands | European trade hub. | | 5 | Poland | Significant destination for certain commodity shipments. | | 6 | Suriname | Regional trade partner. | | 7 | Dominican Republic | Caribbean regional trade. | | 8 | Trinidad and Tobago | Energy and regional commerce links. | | 9 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | OECS regional trade. | | 10 | Jamaica | Regional Caribbean trade partner. | Key Patterns * 🇬🇧 **The United Kingdom was reported as the largest export destination in 2024**, reflecting strong trade ties and the impact of a few high-value export categories. * 🇺🇸 **The United States remains one of the most important markets**, particularly for seafood, fuels, and miscellaneous manufactured products. * 🌍 **European markets are disproportionately important** relative to the country's size, including the UK, Netherlands, and Poland. * 🌴 **Regional Caribbean trade remains significant**, with exports flowing to Suriname, the Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and neighboring island states. * 🚢 **Export rankings can shift dramatically from year to year** because Antigua and Barbuda's export base is small and occasional sales of ships, fuel products, or re-exported goods can substantially affect trade statistics.
