Caribbean Basin
U.S. Trade with Caribbean Basin in 2022
Total Export Value
$5.83 Billion
3-Year Average
$4.93 Billion
Compound Average Growth
3.8% (2013-2022)
Total Export Value 2013 - 2022
Export Value by Commodity 2022
Top 10 Exports to Caribbean Basin in 2022
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $684.36 Million | 502,630 | $484.84 Million | 55% |
| Forest Products | $457.35 Million | --- | $364.6 Million | 52% |
| Soybean Meal | $322.35 Million | 632,985 | $293.55 Million | -0% |
| Dairy Products | $322.32 Million | 64,761 | $219.84 Million | 68% |
| Wheat | $307.49 Million | 768,303 | $232.21 Million | -4% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $299.75 Million | 103,713 | $143.99 Million | 202% |
| Corn | $296.05 Million | 941,679 | $215.94 Million | 53% |
| Rice | $278.39 Million | 434,101 | $248.81 Million | 24% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $239.77 Million | 28,661 | $166.74 Million | 97% |
| Tobacco | $219.26 Million | 19,697 | $126.58 Million | 123% |
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Data and Analysis
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