Barbados
U.S. Trade with Barbados in 2022
Export Market Rank
#62 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$132.07 Million
3-Year Average
$115.06 Million
Compound Average Growth
1.9% (2013-2022)
Total Export Value 2013 - 2022
Export Value by Commodity 2022
Top 10 Exports to Barbados in 2022
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Products | $18.3 Million | --- | $12.54 Million | 42% |
| Food Preparations | $10.64 Million | 738 | $4.71 Million | 159% |
| Fresh Fruit | $9.89 Million | 5,385 | $5.36 Million | 255% |
| Dairy Products | $8.12 Million | 1,285 | $5.98 Million | 73% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $7.35 Million | 804 | $4.84 Million | 87% |
| Baked Goods | $7.09 Million | 2,173 | $6.42 Million | 10% |
| Eggs & Products | $6.75 Million | 44 | $4.79 Million | 107% |
| Non-Alcoholic Bev. (excl. juices) | $5.31 Million | 4,430 | $5.48 Million | 10% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $4.83 Million | 1,471 | $3.31 Million | 47% |
| Fish and Seafood | $4.4 Million | 747 | $2.81 Million | 92% |
Data and Analysis
This report outlines Barbados’ import requirements for food and agricultural products. U.S. suppliers should be mindful that while Barbados is receptive to imports, extensive labeling requirements apply for practically all foodstuffs, export certification is required for a large number of items, and import licensing applies to some products as well.
This report outlines Barbados’ certification requirements and includes an Export Certificate Matrix as well as examples of select export certificates. For import requirements other than export certificates, please refer to the 2022 FAIRS Country Report for Barbados.
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News and Features
Export Sales Announcement
Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for Barbados, China, and Unknown Destinations
Note: A correction was issued to this export sales notice. Click here for the corrected version . WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2016—Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity: Export sales of 100,973 metric tons...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announces availability of the following credit guarantees for sales of U.S. agricultural commodities under the Commodity Credit Corporation's Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM...
WASHINGTON, May 7, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today amends availability of the following credit guarantees for sales of U.S. agricultural commodities under the Commodity Credit Corporation's Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102)...