Antigua and Barbuda Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Antigua and Barbuda's imports was $1.5B in 2025, ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 18.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda's imports stood at $1.5B in 2025, a rise of +$237.9M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1.5B by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 162nd globally.
Antigua and Barbuda’s import volume has risen dramatically over the 49‑year series, expanding from a low of 43,500,000.00 in 1977 to an all‑time peak of 1,520,144,674.67 in 2025, the highest figure recorded for the country and placing it 162nd globally. This growth reflects the island’s increasing integration into global supply chains, a surge in tourism‑related consumption, and the diversification of its construction and services sectors. Compared with peers of similar rank, Antigua and Barbuda’s 2025 imports slightly trail Sint Maarten (Dutch part), which recorded 1,587,111,245.14, but exceed Timor‑Leste’s 1,217,237,976.70, underscoring a relatively strong import capacity for a small Caribbean economy. The long‑term upward trajectory suggests that, barring major external shocks or a shift toward domestic production, future import volumes are likely to continue climbing, potentially widening the gap with lower‑ranked peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $1.8B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $1.7B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1.5B | - | - |
| 2025 | $1.5B | +$237.9M | #162 |
| 2024 | $1.3B | +$8.8M | #12 |
| 2023 | $1.3B | +$46.0M | #15 |
| 2022 | $1.2B | +$359.6M | #18 |
| 2021 | $867.8M | +$115.2M | #18 |
| 2020 | $752.6M | −$428.8M | #19 |
| 2019 | $1.2B | +$48.5M | #21 |
| 2018 | $1.1B | +$162.1M | #22 |
| 2017 | $970.8M | +$47.2M | #21 |
| 2016 | $923.6M | +$70.2M | #20 |
| 2015 | $853.4M | −$71.6M | #21 |
| 2014 | $925.0M | +$21.6M | #22 |
| 2013 | $903.4M | +$14.8M | #19 |
| 2012 | $888.6M | +$51.3M | #21 |
| 2011 | $837.3M | −$31.3M | #21 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1984. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Antigua and Barbuda's imports was $1.5B in 2025. Ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 18.6% increase from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's imports peaked at $1.5B in 2025.
The lowest imports in Antigua and Barbuda was $43.5M in 1977.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 162nd globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Antigua and Barbuda's imports is projected to reach $1.5B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Antigua and Barbuda's imports was approximately 1.52 billion ($1.5B) in 2025.
The imports of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was $1.5B. This ranks 162nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_antigua-and-barbuda_imports,
title = {Antigua and Barbuda Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}