Antigua and Barbuda

PRODUCT EXPORTS (2018)

$192M

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EXPORTS PER CAPITA (2018)

$2K

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PRODUCT IMPORTS (2018)

$955M

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IMPORTS PER CAPITA (2018)

$1.91K

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SERVICE EXPORTS (2018)

$1.11B

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SERVICE IMPORTS (2018)

$495M

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GDP (2018)

$1.61B

CURRENT US$
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GDP GROWTH (2008-2018)

17.7%

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GDP PC (2018)

$16,727

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GDP PC GROWTH (2008-2018)

4.38%

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Overview: In 2018 Antigua and Barbuda was the number 175 economy in the world in terms of GDP (current US$), the number 175 in total exports, and the number 173 in total imports. In 2018, Antigua and Barbuda exported $192M and imported $955M, resulting in a negative trade balance of -$762M. In 2018, Antigua and Barbuda’s exports per capita were $2k and its imports per capita were $9.91k.

Trade: The top exports of Antigua and Barbuda are Passenger and Cargo Ships ($125M), Refined Petroleum ($13.7M), Precious Metal Scraps ($8.67M), Corn ($6.3M), and Other Furniture ($4.92M). The top imports of Antigua and Barbuda are Refined Petroleum ($243M), Passenger and Cargo Ships ($150M), Cars ($30.4M), Recreational Boats($17.8M), and Other Furniture ($12.2M).

Destinations: Antigua and Barbuda exports mostly to Poland ($114M), Germany ($12.9M), Bermuda ($11.8M), United Arab Emirates ($8.11M), and South Korea ($6.61M), and imports mostly from United States($409M), Poland ($139M), China ($52.4M), United Kingdom ($28.1M), and Trinidad and Tobago ($21.9M).

Location: Antigua and Barbuda borders France, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Anguilla, and Montserrat by sea.

Exports

In 2018 Antigua and Barbuda exported a total of $192M, making it the number 175 exporter in the world. During the last five reported years the exports of Antigua and Barbuda have changed by -$116M from $308M in 2013 to $192M in 2018.

The most recent exports are led by Passenger and Cargo Ships ($125M), Refined Petroleum ($13.7M), Precious Metal Scraps ($8.67M), Corn ($6.3M), and Other Furniture ($4.92M). 

Imports

In 2018 Antigua and Barbuda imported $955M, making it the number 173 trade destination in the world. During the last five reported years the imports of Antigua and Barbuda changed by -$28.3M from $983M in 2013 to $955M in 2018.

The most recent imports of Antigua and Barbuda are led by Refined Petroleum ($243M), Passenger and Cargo Ships ($150M), Cars ($30.4M), Recreational Boats ($17.8M), and Other Furniture ($12.2M).

Trade Balance

As of 2018 Antigua and Barbuda had a negative trade balance of $534M in net imports. As compared to their trade balance in 1995 when they still had a negative trade balance of $176M in net imports.

Destinations

The most common destination for the exports of Antigua and Barbuda are Poland ($114M), Germany ($12.9M), Bermuda ($11.8M), United Arab Emirates ($8.11M), and South Korea ($6.61M).

Origins

The most common import partners for Antigua and Barbuda are United States ($409M), Poland ($139M), China ($52.4M), United Kingdom ($28.1M), and Trinidad and Tobago ($21.9M).