Antigua and Barbuda

South & Central America and the Caribbean
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Trade in Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda was the world’s 212th largest exporter of goods and 123rd largest exporter of commercial services in 2022. Export values were $22 and $970 million USD respectively. Antigua and Barbuda’s top export category was Fuels and mining products, followed by Fuels and mining products, and Agricultural products. In 2022, Antigua and Barbuda’s main export destination markets for goods and services trade were to United Arab Emirates, United States and Netherlands, with trade representing 117.63 per cent of GDP. In terms of imports, Antigua and Barbuda is the world’s 194th largest importer of goods and 151st largest importer of commercial services. Import values were $820 and $462 million USD respectively in 2022. Antigua and Barbuda’s top import category was Manufactures, followed by Agricultural products and Machinery and transport equipment. Leading import partners were United States, China and Japan. Antigua and Barbuda is part of 3 different Regional Trade Agreements, including Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) and EU – CARIFORUM States.
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General Information

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Official Name

Antigua and Barbuda

Abbreviation

AG

Capital

St. John's

WTO Membership Date

1 January 1995

Legal System

common law based on the English model

Language

English

Number of Time Zone(s)

1

Additional Information

Financial Information

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Currency

Eastern Caribbean dollar

Exchange Rate

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Contact Information

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Business Support Organizations

  • Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce & Industry Limited

    Chamber of commerce

    [email protected]

    https://www.chamber-commerce.net/dir/25/Antigua-and-Barbuda-Chamber-of-Commerce…

TBT Enquiry Points

Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) enquiry points are government agencies designated to answer questions about trade requirements.

  • The Antigua and Barbuda Bureau of Standards (ABBS)
    Phone: +(268) 562 40 11
    Website: http://www.abbs.gov.ag

    Old Parham Road,
    Box 1550
    St. John's
    Antigua (W.I.)

    [email protected], [email protected]

Additional Information

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Links to other helpful resources

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Trade Information Portal

 https://customs.gov.ag/

Last Reviewed: June, 2024

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