Antigua and Barbuda Trade Balance
External balance on goods and services NE.RSB.GNFS.CD
Antigua and Barbuda's trade balance was $-223.0M in 2025, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 44.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2014–2025.
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda's trade balance stood at $-223.0M in 2025, a decline of +$68.9M from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $-223.0M by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 84th globally.
Antigua and Barbuda’s trade balance has swung from a surplus of 103,062,962.96 in 2014 to a deficit of –222,980,740.74 in 2025, placing the nation 84th globally in the latest year. The all‑time peak of 162,974,074.07 occurred in 2015, shortly after the post‑global‑financial‑crisis recovery, while the all‑time trough aligns with the 2025 figure, reflecting a sharp reversal driven by higher import costs and weaker export performance. Over the ten‑year span, the balance has deteriorated by more than $300 million, a trajectory mirrored in other small island economies such as Micronesia (–208,200,000.00) and Palau (–193,541,821.10), which also contend with limited export diversification and reliance on imported goods. The persistent deficit suggests that without policy measures to boost export capacity or reduce import dependence, the trade gap is likely to remain entrenched, although a shift toward higher‑value tourism services or renewable‑energy exports could moderate the downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | $-223.0M | - | - |
| 2025 | $-223.0M | −$68.9M | #84 |
| 2022 | $-154.1M | −$39.5M | #108 |
| 2021 | $-114.6M | +$33.9M | #100 |
| 2020 | $-148.5M | −$162.1M | #102 |
| 2019 | $13.7M | +$108.6M | #107 |
| 2018 | $-94.9M | −$112.9M | #104 |
| 2017 | $17.9M | −$101.6M | #108 |
| 2016 | $119.5M | −$43.5M | #116 |
| 2015 | $163.0M | +$59.9M | #126 |
| 2014 | $103.1M | – | #115 |
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 trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Antigua and Barbuda's trade balance was $-223.0M in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 44.7% decrease from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's trade balance peaked at $163.0M in 2015.
The lowest trade balance in Antigua and Barbuda was $-223.0M in 2025.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 84th globally in trade balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Antigua and Barbuda's trade balance is projected to reach $-223.0M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade balance of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was $-223.0M. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_antigua-and-barbuda_trade-balance,
title = {Antigua and Barbuda Trade Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/trade-balance/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}