Antigua and Barbuda

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Trade in Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda was the world’s 160th largest exporter of goods and 105th largest exporter of commercial services in 2021. Export values were $19 and $711 million USD respectively. Antigua and Barbuda’s top export category was fuels and mining products, followed by manufactures, and agricultural products. In 2019, Antigua and Barbuda’s main export destination markets for goods and services trade were to the United Arab Emirates, the United States and Netherlands, with trade representing 91.53 per cent of GDP. In terms of imports, Antigua and Barbuda is the world’s 152nd largest importer of goods and 131st largest importer of commercial services. Import values were $596 and $337 million USD respectively in 2021. Antigua and Barbuda’s top import category was manufactures, followed by agricultural products and fuels and mining products. Leading import partners were the United States, China and Japan. Antigua and Barbuda is part of 3 different Regional Trade Agreements, such as 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, 2023

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