Largest market shown
Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude
$233.8M of latest reported imports and $456.7M of calculated three-year opportunity.
Importer opportunity guide
Barbados import opportunities
where to source next
Explore Barbados's import market by product, supplier concentration, demand growth, and sourcing gaps. Use reported market size and calculated indicators to decide where deeper supplier research may be useful.
Latest imports$2.4B2024 reported value
Import CAGR+10.6%Three-year reported change
GDP$7.5BLatest reported value
GDP per capita$26.5KLatest reported value
Trade openness59.0%Reported share of GDP
Barbados import opportunities
What makes this an attractive import market?
Compare market size and growth with supplier concentration. A large market may still need product, quality, tariff, logistics, and buyer validation.
Current import base
$2.4B in imports
Barbados recorded $2.4B in imports in 2024, with a three-year change of +10.6%.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with supply
Start with the highest-value products, then review supplier concentration and market conditions before choosing a sourcing route.
Import market overview
Find products where demand and sourcing options meet
This page separates reported import observations from calculated indicators so market size is not mistaken for a guaranteed sourcing opportunity.
Barbados imports products from suppliers across major trade regions. The current profile reports $2.4B of imports in 2024, while the opportunity view highlights product and supplier combinations where market demand and supply context may justify further research.
Use the opportunity table to compare product market size, demand growth, supplier counts, concentration, and projected imports. High concentration can indicate reliance on a small supplier base; it can also reflect specialized products that require careful validation.
Top import opportunities
Products and supplier context to review
The top 50 screened products are ranked by calculated three-year opportunity. Reported market values and calculated indicators are labeled separately.
| Rank | Product | Market size | Demand growth | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Projected imports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $233.8MLatest imports | +28.6% | 2 | 10000 | GUYDeclining | $456.7M |
| 2 | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $379.5MLatest imports | +8.0% | 42 | 3104 | TTODeclining | $477.7M |
| 3 | HS 999999Commodities not specified according to kind | $56.1MLatest imports | +38.6% | 18 | 9394 | SGPDeclining | $109.5M |
| 4 | HS 271012Product description unavailable | $69.3MLatest imports | +8.1% | 10 | 8640 | TTODeclining | $87.5M |
| 5 | HS 860900Containers: (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport | $46.8MLatest imports | +20.3% | 23 | 9381 | CHNDeclining | $81.5M |
| 6 | HS 880240Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg | $31.6MLatest imports | +147.4% | 2 | 10000 | GBRSlowing | $61.7M |
| 7 | HS 870340Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power | $44.5MLatest imports | +36.2% | 18 | 3846 | JPNAccelerating | $86.8M |
| 8 | HS 890190Vessels: n.e.s. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods | $42.0MLatest imports | +16.2% | 3 | 5892 | JPNDeclining | $66.0M |
| 9 | HS 270799Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.s. in heading no. 2707 | $22.8MLatest imports | +42.3% | 4 | 10000 | NLDDeclining | $44.6M |
| 10 | HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $30.1MLatest imports | +4.4% | 54 | 4805 | PANDeclining | $34.3M |
| 11 | HS 870380Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion | $31.2MLatest imports | +28.4% | 13 | 2332 | JPNAccelerating | $60.9M |
| 12 | HS 271111Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas | $10.4MLatest imports | +35.0% | 5 | 9588 | USADeclining | $20.2M |
| 13 | HS 847130Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $12.6MLatest imports | +5.8% | 38 | 8869 | USAGrowing | $15.0M |
| 14 | HS 210690Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10 | $23.9MLatest imports | +5.6% | 58 | 3258 | USADeclining | $28.1M |
| 15 | HS 080610Fruit, edible: grapes, fresh | $8.6MLatest imports | +12.0% | 6 | 9905 | USADeclining | $12.0M |
| 16 | HS 220210Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured | $10.0MLatest imports | +10.3% | 28 | 6695 | TTODeclining | $13.4M |
| 17 | HS 680293Granite: articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface) | $5.4MLatest imports | +28.5% | 5 | 9632 | USASlowing | $10.6M |
| 18 | HS 120190Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | $9.5MLatest imports | +2.5% | 1 | 10000 | USAAccelerating | $10.2M |
| 19 | HS 870322Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc | $20.4MLatest imports | +1.6% | 16 | 2983 | INDDeclining | $21.3M |
| 20 | HS 710813Metals: gold, semi-manufactured | $4.6MLatest imports | +30.6% | 4 | 9983 | BRAStable | $9.0M |
| 21 | HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $8.5MLatest imports | +3.7% | 42 | 8412 | USADeclining | $9.4M |
| 22 | HS 040690Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406 | $11.9MLatest imports | +3.9% | 18 | 4236 | NZLDeclining | $13.4M |
| 23 | HS 440711Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm | $8.4MLatest imports | +1.1% | 10 | 8294 | USADeclining | $8.7M |
| 24 | HS 070410Vegetables, brassica: cauliflowers and headed broccoli, fresh or chilled | $4.4MLatest imports | +17.7% | 7 | 9880 | USADeclining | $7.3M |
| 25 | HS 870421Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1 | $14.8MLatest imports | +4.8% | 16 | 3032 | JPNStable | $17.1M |
| 26 | HS 040711Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens) | $8.4MLatest imports | +7.6% | 6 | 5061 | USAGrowing | $10.5M |
| 27 | HS 841510Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, window or wall types, self-contained or split-system | $8.0MLatest imports | +9.1% | 20 | 4916 | CHNDeclining | $10.3M |
| 28 | HS 100590Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | $6.2MLatest imports | +1.8% | 6 | 9882 | USAGrowing | $6.6M |
| 29 | HS 252390Cement: hydraulic kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 2523 | $4.5MLatest imports | +29.5% | 6 | 5823 | TURDeclining | $8.8M |
| 30 | HS 020230Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | $13.7MLatest imports | +6.4% | 14 | 2873 | URYDeclining | $16.5M |
| 31 | HS 880330Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes or helicopters n.e.c. in heading no. 8803 | $5.0MLatest imports | +9.1% | 11 | 8626 | USADeclining | $6.5M |
| 32 | HS 711319Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | $10.1MLatest imports | +1.6% | 9 | 5051 | USADeclining | $10.6M |
| 33 | HS 940599Lamps and light fittings: parts thereof, of materials other than glass or plastics | $4.4MLatest imports | +14.8% | 37 | 7728 | USADeclining | $6.6M |
| 34 | HS 382200Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material | $6.2MLatest imports | +8.9% | 34 | 5236 | USAGrowing | $8.0M |
| 35 | HS 210390Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasonings | $9.0MLatest imports | +6.6% | 26 | 3637 | USADeclining | $10.9M |
| 36 | HS 200410Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen | $7.1MLatest imports | +9.0% | 12 | 4138 | NLDDeclining | $9.3M |
| 37 | HS 852872Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen | $6.8MLatest imports | +4.8% | 25 | 5443 | USADeclining | $7.8M |
| 38 | HS 940110Seats: of a kind used for aircraft | $2.7MLatest imports | +24.9% | 3 | 9992 | GBRSlowing | $5.2M |
| 39 | HS 901890Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018 | $5.3MLatest imports | +6.7% | 38 | 6547 | USADeclining | $6.5M |
| 40 | HS 230910Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding | $6.7MLatest imports | +11.9% | 11 | 4168 | USADeclining | $9.4M |
| 41 | HS 481810Paper: toilet paper | $5.8MLatest imports | +7.1% | 18 | 5512 | TTODeclining | $7.1M |
| 42 | HS 730890Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.s. in heading no. 7308 | $9.5MLatest imports | +7.4% | 27 | 2645 | USADeclining | $11.8M |
| 43 | HS 940390Furniture: parts | $4.9MLatest imports | +7.5% | 23 | 6700 | USADeclining | $6.1M |
| 44 | HS 340220Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale | $8.7MLatest imports | +5.0% | 37 | 3420 | TTODeclining | $10.0M |
| 45 | HS 848790Machinery parts: not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in chapter 84 | $3.5MLatest imports | +14.6% | 22 | 8237 | CHNDeclining | $5.3M |
| 46 | HS 190590Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products | $9.3MLatest imports | +7.8% | 23 | 3121 | USAStable | $11.6M |
| 47 | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $4.3MLatest imports | +3.9% | 29 | 9211 | USADeclining | $4.8M |
| 48 | HS 721310Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process | $6.1MLatest imports | +4.8% | 6 | 5372 | TURSlowing | $7.0M |
| 49 | HS 160232Meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus) | $2.9MLatest imports | +29.6% | 9 | 6450 | JAMDeclining | $5.7M |
| 50 | HS 940320Furniture: metal, other than for office use | $5.1MLatest imports | +8.1% | 42 | 5004 | USADeclining | $6.4M |
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Product sectors
Which sectors carry the most demand?
HS2 sectors group the screened products into broader families for an easier first comparison.
| Sector | Products | Market size | Opportunity | Average growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral fuelsHS2 27 | 3 | $267.0M | $521.0M | +35.3% |
| HS2 sector 00HS2 00 | 2 | $448.8M | $301.9M | +8.0% |
| HS2 sector 99HS2 99 | 1 | $56.1M | $106.2M | +38.6% |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 4 | $110.8M | $90.4M | +17.7% |
| Railway equipmentHS2 86 | 1 | $46.8M | $78.9M | +20.3% |
| AircraftHS2 88 | 2 | $36.6M | $67.6M | +78.3% |
| ShipsHS2 89 | 1 | $42.0M | $47.1M | +16.2% |
| MachineryHS2 84 | 3 | $24.1M | $25.9M | +9.8% |
| Pharmaceutical productsHS2 30 | 1 | $30.1M | $23.4M | +4.4% |
| Furniture and lightingHS2 94 | 4 | $17.0M | $20.4M | +13.8% |
| Miscellaneous edible preparationsHS2 21 | 2 | $33.0M | $19.2M | +6.1% |
| Electrical equipmentHS2 85 | 3 | $19.5M | $18.7M | +4.1% |
Supply gaps
Where supplier concentration deserves attention
The concentration index helps identify products where reported imports rely more heavily on a smaller supplier base. It is a screening signal, not a recommendation by itself.
| Product | Market size | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Share gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 120190Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | $9.5M | 1 | 10000 | USA | 100.0% |
| HS 270900Oils: petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude | $233.8M | 2 | 10000 | GUY | 100.0% |
| HS 270799Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.s. in heading no. 2707 | $22.8M | 4 | 10000 | NLD | 100.0% |
| HS 880240Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg | $31.6M | 2 | 10000 | GBR | 99.7% |
| HS 940110Seats: of a kind used for aircraft | $2.7M | 3 | 9992 | GBR | 99.9% |
| HS 710813Metals: gold, semi-manufactured | $4.6M | 4 | 9983 | BRA | 99.8% |
| HS 080610Fruit, edible: grapes, fresh | $8.6M | 6 | 9905 | USA | 99.5% |
| HS 100590Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | $6.2M | 6 | 9882 | USA | 99.4% |
Supplier landscape
Which supplier markets appear most often?
These supplier names come from the leading peer signal in the screened opportunity rows and should be validated at product level.
GUY
Guyana
1 screened products
$456.7MCalculated opportunity across these rowsTTO
Trinidad and Tobago
5 screened products
$322.8MCalculated opportunity across these rowsUSA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
24 screened products
$186.0MCalculated opportunity across these rowsJPN
Japan
4 screened products
$128.5MCalculated opportunity across these rowsSGP
Singapore
1 screened products
$106.2MCalculated opportunity across these rowsCHN
China
3 screened products
$90.7MCalculated opportunity across these rowsGBR
United Kingdom
2 screened products
$66.8MCalculated opportunity across these rowsNLD
Netherlands
2 screened products
$50.1MCalculated opportunity across these rowsFrequently asked questions
Using the Barbados import opportunity index
Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting market size, growth, suppliers, and concentration.
What are the import opportunities?
They are product and supplier combinations in Barbados's screened import market with substantial reported demand and calculated opportunity indicators. They are research priorities, not guaranteed savings or supply contracts.
What does supplier concentration mean?
The concentration index indicates how much reported imports rely on a smaller supplier base. A high value can suggest supply dependence, but it can also reflect specialized products or limited reporting.
How should sourcing teams use this page?
Start with products that fit your specification and volume needs, then validate suppliers, tariffs, standards, logistics, pricing, and continuity for Barbados.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.