CARIFORUM-UK economic partnership agreement
The UK has signed an economic partnership agreement (EPA) with the CARIFORUM trade bloc which includes Antigua and Barbuda. Read our latest updates for more information on the status of this agreement and how it may benefit your business.
Top five UK goods exported to Antigua and Barbuda , in the four quarters to the end of Q3 2023
| Goods | Value (£ million ) |
|---|---|
| Ships | |
| Crude minerals & fertilisers | |
| Medicinal & pharmaceutical products | |
| Miscellaneous metal manufactures | |
| Other manufactures (consumer) |
Source:
ONS Trade in goods: country-by-commodity exports
Last updated: November 2023
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Total import value (into the UK from Antigua and Barbuda) and export value (from the UK into Antigua and Barbuda) over time
| Year | Imports (£ million ) | Exports (£ million ) | Total trade (£ million ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 169.0 | 28.0 | 197.0 |
| 2017 | 123.0 | 24.0 | 147.0 |
| 2018 | 140.0 | 31.0 | 171.0 |
| 2019 | 116.0 | 31.0 | 147.0 |
| 2020 | 86.0 | 31.0 | 117.0 |
| 2021 | 124.0 | 29.0 | 153.0 |
| 2022 | 248.0 | 55.0 | 303.0 |
Source:
ONS UK total trade: all countries, seasonally adjusted
Last updated: October 2023
Total trade is the sum of all exports and imports over the same time period.
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Antigua and Barbuda: at a glance
Economic growth
5.3%
Actual figure (IMF, 2021)
The UK is 7.6% (IMF, 2021, actual figure)
GDP per capita
$13,295
Actual figure (IMF, 2011)
The UK is $42,148 (IMF, 2011, actual figure)
Currency
Eastern Caribbean Dollar
Business language
English
Time zone
GMT -4
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