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$3.3M of latest reported imports and $3.4M of calculated three-year opportunity.
Importer opportunity guide
Montserrat import opportunities
where to source next
Explore Montserrat'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$35.0M2024 reported value
Import CAGR+8.8%Three-year reported change
GDP$0.0Latest reported value
GDP per capita$0.0Latest reported value
Trade openness0.0%Reported share of GDP
Montserrat 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
$35.0M in imports
Montserrat recorded $35.0M in imports in 2024, with a three-year change of +8.8%.
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.
Montserrat imports products from suppliers across major trade regions. The current profile reports $35.0M 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 271019Product description unavailable | $3.3MLatest imports | +5.1% | 9 | 7739 | USADeclining | $3.9M |
| 2 | HS 271012Product description unavailable | $1.5MLatest imports | +4.5% | 4 | 8276 | USASlowing | $1.7M |
| 3 | HS 330491Cosmetic and toilet preparations: powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations) | $772.8KLatest imports | +17.5% | 4 | 9989 | ITASlowing | $1.3M |
| 4 | HS 848060Moulds: for mineral materials | $608.1KLatest imports | +15.6% | 3 | 9923 | USADeclining | $939.9K |
| 5 | HS 490700Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value: stamp-impressed paper: cheque forms: banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title | $616.6KLatest imports | +11.0% | 3 | 9800 | KNASlowing | $844.5K |
| 6 | HS 210690Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10 | $799.0KLatest imports | +4.8% | 15 | 5366 | USADeclining | $918.8K |
| 7 | HS 853630Electrical apparatus: for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.s. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | $366.8KLatest imports | +19.2% | 4 | 9857 | GBRSlowing | $621.5K |
| 8 | HS 870510Vehicles: crane lorries | $496.5KLatest imports | +0.0% | 3 | 9511 | NLDSlowing | $497.2K |
| 9 | HS 870423Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), nes in item no 8704.1 | $378.4KLatest imports | +20.2% | 4 | 5476 | NLDGrowing | $656.8K |
| 10 | HS 871150Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 800cc, with or without side-cars: side-cars | $237.6KLatest imports | +66.5% | 2 | 9704 | ITAAccelerating | $464.0K |
| 11 | HS 722230Steel, stainless: bars and rods, n.e.s. in heading no. 7222 | $237.2KLatest imports | +23.9% | 1 | 10000 | USAStable | $450.6K |
| 12 | HS 071290Vegetables: mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 0712, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried | $197.6KLatest imports | +23.1% | 2 | 9981 | USAGrowing | $369.1K |
| 13 | HS 020714Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen | $586.3KLatest imports | +4.6% | 6 | 3916 | USADeclining | $670.8K |
| 14 | HS 401694Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable, of non-cellular rubber | $157.1KLatest imports | +34.6% | 2 | 9999 | CHNDeclining | $306.9K |
| 15 | HS 730840Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping | $189.7KLatest imports | +17.7% | 3 | 9837 | USAStable | $309.5K |
| 16 | HS 842139Machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines | $167.2KLatest imports | +20.2% | 5 | 9857 | USAAccelerating | $290.4K |
| 17 | HS 271112Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane | $280.0KLatest imports | +4.4% | 3 | 8060 | TTODeclining | $318.9K |
| 18 | HS 901890Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018 | $293.6KLatest imports | -1.8% | 8 | 9477 | USAGrowing | $278.1K |
| 19 | HS 730830Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors | $192.3KLatest imports | +15.6% | 5 | 7924 | USASlowing | $297.3K |
| 20 | HS 940290Furniture: for medical, surgical, veterinary use (eg operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings) and parts thereof | $136.4KLatest imports | +47.6% | 2 | 9117 | USASlowing | $266.4K |
| 21 | HS 842833Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, belt type, for goods or materials | $128.6KLatest imports | +41.2% | 2 | 9611 | GBRAccelerating | $251.1K |
| 22 | HS 320810Paints and varnishes: based on polyesters, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium | $227.0KLatest imports | +2.2% | 5 | 9804 | USADeclining | $242.1K |
| 23 | HS 871410Motorcycles (including mopeds): parts and accessories | $132.2KLatest imports | +22.0% | 3 | 9888 | CHNStable | $240.1K |
| 24 | 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 | $211.1KLatest imports | +5.0% | 2 | 9997 | JPNGrowing | $244.3K |
| 25 | HS 940690Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood | $262.4KLatest imports | +0.9% | 5 | 8322 | USADeclining | $269.8K |
| 26 | HS 854790Insulating fittings: (other than of ceramics or plastics), for electrical machines, appliances and equipment, excluding insulators of heading no. 8546 | $119.8KLatest imports | +29.1% | 3 | 9966 | GBRDeclining | $234.0K |
| 27 | HS 850440Electrical static converters | $170.9KLatest imports | +13.3% | 11 | 7677 | USAGrowing | $248.3K |
| 28 | HS 761010Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors | $389.9KLatest imports | +4.0% | 6 | 3532 | USASlowing | $438.7K |
| 29 | HS 847420Machines: for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances | $196.0KLatest imports | +51.3% | 3 | 5109 | USAAccelerating | $382.8K |
| 30 | HS 721410Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling | $181.3KLatest imports | +8.9% | 1 | 10000 | USAAccelerating | $234.0K |
| 31 | 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 | $238.0KLatest imports | +8.5% | 3 | 5492 | TURDeclining | $304.0K |
| 32 | 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 | $221.2KLatest imports | +9.8% | 8 | 4591 | USAGrowing | $293.0K |
| 33 | HS 901819Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters), n.e.s. in item no. 9018.1 | $97.7KLatest imports | +25.0% | 5 | 9928 | USADeclining | $190.8K |
| 34 | HS 250590Sands: natural, (other than silica and quartz sands), whether or not coloured, (other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26) | $121.1KLatest imports | +15.1% | 2 | 9950 | DMADeclining | $184.6K |
| 35 | HS 711319Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | $189.5KLatest imports | -1.0% | 3 | 9982 | GBRDeclining | $183.8K |
| 36 | HS 842952Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure | $256.4KLatest imports | +4.0% | 1 | 10000 | ATGDeclining | $288.2K |
| 37 | HS 220300Beer: made from malt | $467.7KLatest imports | -1.2% | 11 | 2279 | NLDDeclining | $451.3K |
| 38 | HS 252329Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | $290.0KLatest imports | -1.2% | 7 | 4327 | BRBGrowing | $279.3K |
| 39 | HS 761090Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, n.e.c. in heading no. 7610, plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the like | $191.0KLatest imports | +11.6% | 5 | 4824 | ATGDeclining | $265.5K |
| 40 | HS 870323Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity exceeding 1500cc but not exceeding 3000cc | $259.1KLatest imports | -1.0% | 5 | 4988 | JPNSlowing | $251.3K |
| 41 | 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 | $143.4KLatest imports | +5.7% | 1 | 10000 | USADeclining | $169.5K |
| 42 | 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 | $182.8KLatest imports | +6.0% | 6 | 6031 | USADeclining | $217.7K |
| 43 | HS 741011Copper: foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper | $80.6KLatest imports | +49.6% | 2 | 9999 | ROUDeclining | $157.4K |
| 44 | HS 890399Yachts and other vessels: for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes, n.e.s. in heading no. 8903, other than inflatable | $118.4KLatest imports | +10.4% | 2 | 9841 | USAGrowing | $159.5K |
| 45 | HS 940389Furniture: of cane, osier, or similar materials (other than bamboo or rattan) | $148.1KLatest imports | +11.2% | 7 | 6256 | USASlowing | $203.7K |
| 46 | HS 071340Vegetables, leguminous: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried | $81.2KLatest imports | +33.4% | 3 | 9655 | CANAccelerating | $158.6K |
| 47 | HS 441239Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, not containing an outer ply of non-coniferous or tropical wood (as specified in subheading note 1, chapter 44, customs tariff) | $126.4KLatest imports | +7.5% | 3 | 9404 | USADeclining | $156.9K |
| 48 | HS 230990Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding | $253.2KLatest imports | +4.3% | 7 | 3826 | GRDDeclining | $287.5K |
| 49 | HS 110100Wheat or meslin flour | $212.5KLatest imports | -0.2% | 4 | 5538 | VCTDeclining | $211.6K |
| 50 | HS 030553Fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than cod | $76.5KLatest imports | +31.5% | 1 | 10000 | USASlowing | $149.4K |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS2 sector 00HS2 00 | 2 | $4.8M | $4.9M | +4.8% |
| MachineryHS2 84 | 7 | $1.7M | $2.2M | +20.6% |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 6 | $1.7M | $2.0M | +18.8% |
| Essential oils and cosmeticsHS2 33 | 1 | $772.8K | $1.3M | +17.5% |
| Electrical equipmentHS2 85 | 3 | $657.5K | $1.1M | +20.5% |
| Iron and steelHS2 72 | 3 | $656.4K | $862.8K | +13.7% |
| Printed matterHS2 49 | 1 | $616.6K | $833.6K | +11.0% |
| Miscellaneous edible preparationsHS2 21 | 1 | $799.0K | $652.4K | +4.8% |
| Furniture and lightingHS2 94 | 3 | $546.9K | $635.7K | +19.9% |
| Articles of iron or steelHS2 73 | 2 | $381.9K | $568.9K | +16.7% |
| VegetablesHS2 07 | 2 | $278.8K | $524.4K | +28.3% |
| Optical and medical instrumentsHS2 90 | 2 | $391.2K | $460.7K | +11.6% |
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 722230Steel, stainless: bars and rods, n.e.s. in heading no. 7222 | $237.2K | 1 | 10000 | USA | 99.2% |
| HS 721410Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling | $181.3K | 1 | 10000 | USA | 92.0% |
| HS 842952Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure | $256.4K | 1 | 10000 | ATG | 61.5% |
| 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 | $143.4K | 1 | 10000 | USA | 100.0% |
| HS 030553Fish: dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than cod | $76.5K | 1 | 10000 | USA | 94.1% |
| HS 401694Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable, of non-cellular rubber | $157.1K | 2 | 9999 | CHN | 100.0% |
| HS 741011Copper: foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper | $80.6K | 2 | 9999 | ROU | 100.0% |
| 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 | $211.1K | 2 | 9997 | JPN | 96.5% |
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
26 screened products
$11.7MCalculated opportunity across these rowsITA
Italy
2 screened products
$1.7MCalculated opportunity across these rowsGBR
United Kingdom
4 screened products
$1.3MCalculated opportunity across these rowsNLD
Netherlands
3 screened products
$1.1MCalculated opportunity across these rowsKNA
Saint Kitts and Nevis
1 screened products
$833.6KCalculated opportunity across these rowsCHN
China
2 screened products
$545.5KCalculated opportunity across these rowsJPN
Japan
2 screened products
$406.1KCalculated opportunity across these rowsATG
Antigua and Barbuda
2 screened products
$349.5KCalculated opportunity across these rowsFrequently asked questions
Using the Montserrat 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 Montserrat'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 Montserrat.
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.