Largest market shown
Motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable
$22.6M of latest reported imports and $43.2M of calculated three-year opportunity.
Importer opportunity guide
Saint Kitts and Nevis import opportunities
where to source next
Explore Saint Kitts and Nevis'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$383.2M2024 reported value
Import CAGR+8.0%Three-year reported change
GDP$1.1BLatest reported value
GDP per capita$24.0KLatest reported value
Trade openness0.0%Reported share of GDP
Saint Kitts and Nevis 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
$383.2M in imports
Saint Kitts and Nevis recorded $383.2M in imports in 2024, with a three-year change of +8.0%.
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.
Saint Kitts and Nevis imports products from suppliers across major trade regions. The current profile reports $383.2M 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 890392Motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable | $22.6MLatest imports | +28.8% | 3 | 9580 | ITAStable | $44.1M |
| 2 | HS 999999Commodities not specified according to kind | $26.9MLatest imports | +19.3% | 27 | 5297 | USASlowing | $45.7M |
| 3 | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $48.7MLatest imports | +9.8% | 16 | 2452 | TTODeclining | $64.4M |
| 4 | HS 848790Machinery parts: not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in chapter 84 | $6.0MLatest imports | +17.0% | 5 | 8764 | CHNGrowing | $9.6M |
| 5 | HS 711319Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | $5.9MLatest imports | +15.8% | 6 | 8754 | USADeclining | $9.2M |
| 6 | HS 271020Product description unavailable | $4.5MLatest imports | +22.9% | 3 | 9995 | JAMDeclining | $8.3M |
| 7 | HS 854231Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits | $5.6MLatest imports | +11.4% | 4 | 9655 | SGPStable | $7.7M |
| 8 | HS 890399Yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, n.e.s. in heading no. 8903, other than inflatable | $3.6MLatest imports | +17.0% | 3 | 9624 | POLDeclining | $5.8M |
| 9 | HS 020714Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen | $7.5MLatest imports | +4.5% | 4 | 5103 | BRASlowing | $8.6M |
| 10 | HS 711620Stones: precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) articles of | $2.5MLatest imports | +19.6% | 1 | 10000 | USADeclining | $4.2M |
| 11 | 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 | $2.4MLatest imports | +23.4% | 15 | 8750 | USADeclining | $4.5M |
| 12 | HS 271012Product description unavailable | $7.3MLatest imports | +3.7% | 7 | 4281 | TTODeclining | $8.2M |
| 13 | HS 890391Sailboats: with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable | $2.1MLatest imports | +19.8% | 1 | 10000 | FRASlowing | $3.6M |
| 14 | HS 910221Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic winding | $2.6MLatest imports | +23.0% | 4 | 5898 | USADeclining | $4.8M |
| 15 | HS 701010Glass: ampoules, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods | $1.5MLatest imports | +59.9% | 1 | 10000 | VCTDeclining | $3.0M |
| 16 | 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 | $2.8MLatest imports | +2.8% | 4 | 9923 | USADeclining | $3.0M |
| 17 | HS 870323Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 3000cc | $6.5MLatest imports | +2.9% | 11 | 2768 | JPNDeclining | $7.1M |
| 18 | HS 230990Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding | $3.0MLatest imports | +5.9% | 5 | 5736 | VCTDeclining | $3.5M |
| 19 | HS 252390Cement: hydraulic kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 2523 | $1.3MLatest imports | +24.8% | 1 | 10000 | BRBStable | $2.5M |
| 20 | HS 847141Data processing machines: digital, automatic, (not portable, analogue or hybrid), comprising in the same housing at least a central processing unit, an input and output unit, whether or not combined | $2.1MLatest imports | +6.7% | 4 | 8928 | USADeclining | $2.6M |
| 21 | HS 701090Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | $2.1MLatest imports | +4.9% | 9 | 8279 | TTODeclining | $2.4M |
| 22 | HS 110100Wheat or meslin flour | $2.0MLatest imports | +1.9% | 6 | 9869 | VCTDeclining | $2.1M |
| 23 | HS 841590Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereof | $1.5MLatest imports | +11.5% | 5 | 8931 | USAStable | $2.1M |
| 24 | HS 340290Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not for retail sale | $1.6MLatest imports | +7.2% | 12 | 8313 | USADeclining | $2.0M |
| 25 | HS 730840Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping | $1.2MLatest imports | +16.7% | 2 | 9705 | CHNDeclining | $1.8M |
| 26 | HS 854130Electrical apparatus: thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than photosensitive devices | $1.2MLatest imports | +15.8% | 1 | 10000 | USADeclining | $1.8M |
| 27 | HS 100590Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | $1.2MLatest imports | +18.4% | 3 | 7370 | UKRDeclining | $2.1M |
| 28 | 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 | $1.9MLatest imports | +8.3% | 13 | 5376 | USADeclining | $2.5M |
| 29 | HS 870322Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc | $5.6MLatest imports | +3.8% | 11 | 2222 | THADeclining | $6.2M |
| 30 | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $1.3MLatest imports | +10.2% | 4 | 8989 | USADeclining | $1.8M |
| 31 | HS 870530Vehicles: fire fighting vehicles | $856.9KLatest imports | +29.4% | 3 | 9905 | AUTDeclining | $1.7M |
| 32 | HS 392410Plastics: tableware and kitchenware | $1.7MLatest imports | +10.3% | 7 | 5358 | USADeclining | $2.3M |
| 33 | HS 901890Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018 | $1.4MLatest imports | +11.6% | 13 | 6224 | USADeclining | $2.0M |
| 34 | HS 711311Jewellery: of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal, and parts thereof | $915.4KLatest imports | +32.0% | 3 | 7443 | USADeclining | $1.8M |
| 35 | HS 020230Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | $1.3MLatest imports | +6.1% | 4 | 9065 | USADeclining | $1.6M |
| 36 | HS 290230Cyclic hydrocarbons: toluene | $1.3MLatest imports | +46.8% | 1 | 10000 | DZADeclining | $2.5M |
| 37 | HS 721420Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling | $1.0MLatest imports | +13.8% | 3 | 9314 | DOMDeclining | $1.5M |
| 38 | HS 847910Machinery and mechanical appliances: for public works, building or the like | $887.2KLatest imports | +19.3% | 3 | 9490 | USADeclining | $1.5M |
| 39 | HS 200410Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen | $1.0MLatest imports | +35.4% | 6 | 5533 | NLDStable | $2.0M |
| 40 | HS 910121Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), automatic winding, whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal | $1.0MLatest imports | +15.0% | 2 | 8941 | USAStable | $1.6M |
| 41 | HS 020329Meat: of swine, n.e.s. in item no. 0203.2, frozen | $1.2MLatest imports | +9.3% | 4 | 8507 | USADeclining | $1.5M |
| 42 | HS 210390Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasonings | $1.6MLatest imports | +7.1% | 12 | 5252 | USADeclining | $2.0M |
| 43 | HS 701690Multicellular or foam glass: in blocks, panels, plates, shells or similar forms: paving blocks, slabs, bricks and other articles of pressed or moulded glass | $849.7KLatest imports | +18.9% | 4 | 9317 | USADeclining | $1.4M |
| 44 | HS 850212Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA | $1.2MLatest imports | +7.2% | 4 | 8255 | USADeclining | $1.5M |
| 45 | HS 710239Diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set | $738.1KLatest imports | +21.7% | 1 | 10000 | USADeclining | $1.3M |
| 46 | HS 210690Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10 | $3.4MLatest imports | +4.1% | 17 | 2231 | ATGDeclining | $3.9M |
| 47 | HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $3.3MLatest imports | +5.9% | 16 | 2129 | BRBSlowing | $3.9M |
| 48 | HS 252329Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | $2.2MLatest imports | +0.9% | 5 | 4646 | TTODeclining | $2.3M |
| 49 | HS 854411Insulated electric conductors: winding wire, of copper | $1.1MLatest imports | +6.0% | 4 | 9783 | USADeclining | $1.3M |
| 50 | HS 854449Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 80 volts, not fitted with connectors | $1.4MLatest imports | +1.5% | 10 | 6157 | USADeclining | $1.5M |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ShipsHS2 89 | 3 | $28.3M | $52.5M | +21.9% |
| HS2 sector 00HS2 00 | 3 | $60.5M | $38.3M | +12.1% |
| HS2 sector 99HS2 99 | 1 | $26.9M | $31.7M | +19.3% |
| Precious stones and metalsHS2 71 | 4 | $10.0M | $15.6M | +22.2% |
| MachineryHS2 84 | 4 | $10.6M | $14.9M | +13.6% |
| Electrical equipmentHS2 85 | 6 | $11.8M | $14.8M | +8.7% |
| Meat and edible meat offalHS2 02 | 3 | $10.0M | $7.8M | +6.6% |
| GlassHS2 70 | 3 | $4.5M | $6.6M | +27.9% |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 3 | $12.9M | $6.3M | +12.1% |
| Clocks and watchesHS2 91 | 2 | $3.6M | $4.9M | +19.0% |
| Chemical productsHS2 38 | 1 | $2.4M | $4.2M | +23.4% |
| Salt, sulphur, earths and stoneHS2 25 | 2 | $3.5M | $3.8M | +12.9% |
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 711620Stones: precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) articles of | $2.5M | 1 | 10000 | USA | 100.0% |
| HS 890391Sailboats: with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable | $2.1M | 1 | 10000 | FRA | 100.0% |
| HS 701010Glass: ampoules, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods | $1.5M | 1 | 10000 | VCT | 100.0% |
| HS 252390Cement: hydraulic kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 2523 | $1.3M | 1 | 10000 | BRB | 99.5% |
| HS 854130Electrical apparatus: thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than photosensitive devices | $1.2M | 1 | 10000 | USA | 100.0% |
| HS 290230Cyclic hydrocarbons: toluene | $1.3M | 1 | 10000 | DZA | 60.2% |
| HS 710239Diamonds: non-industrial, (other than unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted), but not mounted or set | $738.1K | 1 | 10000 | USA | 99.9% |
| HS 271020Product description unavailable | $4.5M | 3 | 9995 | JAM | 100.0% |
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.
USA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
25 screened products
$84.9MCalculated opportunity across these rowsITA
Italy
1 screened products
$43.2MCalculated opportunity across these rowsTTO
Trinidad and Tobago
4 screened products
$33.5MCalculated opportunity across these rowsCHN
China
2 screened products
$10.8MCalculated opportunity across these rowsJAM
Jamaica
1 screened products
$8.3MCalculated opportunity across these rowsVCT
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
3 screened products
$7.7MCalculated opportunity across these rowsSGP
Singapore
1 screened products
$7.6MCalculated opportunity across these rowsPOL
Poland
1 screened products
$5.6MCalculated opportunity across these rowsFrequently asked questions
Using the Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis'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 Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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.