Exporting guide to St Kitts and Nevis
CARIFORUM-UK economic partnership agreement
The UK has signed an economic partnership agreement (EPA) with the CARIFORUM trade bloc which includes St Kitts and Nevis. 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 St Kitts and Nevis, in the four quarters to the end of Q1 2022
| Goods | Value (£million) |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous electrical goods (intermediate) | |
| Medicinal & pharmaceutical products | |
| Mechanical power generators (intermediate) | |
| Dairy products & eggs | |
| Other manufactures (consumer) |
Source:
ONS Trade in goods: country-by-commodity exports
Last updated: July 2022
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Total import value (into the UK from St Kitts and Nevis) and export value (from the UK into St Kitts and Nevis) over time
| Year | Imports (£million) | Exports (£million) | Total trade (£million) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4.0 | 8.0 | 12.0 |
| 2017 | 5.0 | 23.0 | 28.0 |
| 2018 | 4.0 | 12.0 | 16.0 |
| 2019 | 4.0 | 31.0 | 35.0 |
| 2020 | 19.0 | 7.0 | 26.0 |
| 2021 | 18.0 | 5.0 | 23.0 |
Source:
ONS UK total trade: all countries, seasonally adjusted
Last updated: July 2022
Total trade is the sum of all exports and imports over the same time period.
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St Kitts and Nevis: at a glance
Economic growth
-14.0%
Actual figure (IMF, 2020)
The UK is -9.3% (IMF, 2020, actual figure)
GDP per capita
$17,654
Actual figure (IMF, 2015)
The UK is $45,419 (IMF, 2015, actual figure)
Currency
Eastern Caribbean Dollar
Business language
English
Time zone
GMT -4
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