Sector footprint
$4.8M in exports
Reported agriculture and food exports in 2024 across 49 qualifying HS6 products.
Sector export playbook ยท HS 01-24
Barbados Agriculture and food exports
where capability meets demand
Explore Barbados's HS 01-24 product portfolio, buyer markets, growth signals, and diversification opportunities. Use this guide to prioritize research, not to treat calculated indicators as guaranteed sales.
Sector exports$4.8M2024 reported value
Products49Qualifying HS6 products
Buyer markets13Markets represented
Average CAGR+9.8%Product-level growth signal
Global sector size$148.0BReported buyer imports
Agriculture and food capability
How strong is Barbados in this sector?
Compare exporter scale with product breadth, buyer demand, growth, and destination reach. A large sector does not remove the need for product, compliance, pricing, and buyer validation.
Global demand
$148.0B buyer imports
The sector's reported buyer import base provides context for product and market prioritization.
How to use the guide
Find the next credible move
Start with products that combine demand and exporter capability, then validate standards, route economics, buyers, and competition.
Product portfolio
Which products anchor the sector?
Each HS6 product is ranked by calculated opportunity and shown with reported market size, exporter exports, growth, and destination reach.
| Product | Global size | Your exports | Opportunity | CAGR | Markets | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 210690Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10 | $25.0B | $219.7K | $12.1B | -13.2% | 9 | +0.0% |
| 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 | $19.1B | $170.0K | $10.2B | -7.5% | 7 | +0.0% |
| HS 220300Beer: made from malt | $8.7B | $95.3K | $8.5B | +11.8% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 220890Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208 | $4.9B | $706.9K | $6.6B | +15.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 220421Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less | $9.3B | $8.5K | $4.0B | -6.2% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 220830Whiskies | $4.0B | $116.9K | $3.2B | +20.2% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 240220Cigarettes: containing tobacco | $3.2B | $1.7K | $2.7B | +0.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 060290Plants, live: n.e.s. in heading no. 0602 | $3.3B | $3.4K | $2.4B | -20.4% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 220720Ethyl alcohol and other spirits: denatured, of any strength | $1.4B | $4.5 | $2.4B | -6.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 030441Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), Danube (Hucho hucho) | $2.6B | $0.8 | $2.2B | -14.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 090111Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated | $6.0B | $134.0 | $2.1B | +14.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 030617Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water | $4.6B | $0.3 | $2.0B | -46.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 151190Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | $1.6B | $112.4 | $2.0B | -27.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 220820Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc | $1.8B | $25.9K | $2.0B | +9.3% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 220210Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured | $3.4B | $88.8K | $1.9B | +18.0% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 060319Flowers, cut: flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, or chrysanthemums | $2.2B | $2.8K | $1.9B | +72.9% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 070960Vegetables: fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta | $2.2B | $222.4 | $1.9B | -16.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 220410Wine: sparkling | $2.9B | $4.5K | $1.8B | +0.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 190531Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa | $2.4B | $2.8M | $1.6B | +12.6% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 090121Coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated | $2.0B | $44.4 | $1.5B | -2.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 170490Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | $3.2B | $7.9K | $1.5B | +18.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 210390Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasonings | $3.1B | $70.8K | $1.5B | +1.8% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 180620Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg | $1.4B | $10.7 | $1.4B | -6.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 170114Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | $2.5B | $168.4K | $1.4B | +22.7% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 240210Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto | $1.5B | $10.8K | $1.3B | -1.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 230910Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding | $2.2B | $2.8K | $1.1B | +35.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 030614Crustaceans: crabs, frozen (whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked by steaming or by boiling in water) | $1.0B | $5.4K | $1.1B | +256.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 180690Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18 | $1.9B | $39.2 | $1.0B | +9.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 040510Dairy produce: derived from milk, butter | $735.1M | $2.3K | $997.1M | +74.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 100630Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed | $1.4B | $4.8K | $996.7M | +50.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 200912Juice: orange, not frozen, of a Brix value not exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | $790.6M | $14.7 | $985.5M | -23.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 080132Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, shelled, fresh or dried | $955.6M | $38.1 | $970.6M | -11.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 070993Vegetables: pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled | $522.0M | $152.2 | $897.4M | +28.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 230400Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil | $1.3B | $44.3K | $818.8M | -1.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 200899Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants: prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit, n.e.s. in heading no. 2008 | $1.9B | $20.5 | $815.7M | -14.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 030481Fish fillets: frozen, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou, Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), and Danube (Hucho hucho) | $1.3B | $71.8 | $745.9M | +7.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 070200Vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled | $855.0M | $778.8 | $744.6M | +1.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 030214Fish: fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 | $1.6B | $67.1K | $724.4M | -0.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 190532Food preparations: waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa | $1.0B | $152.4K | $677.5M | +7.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 030462Fish fillets: frozen, catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.) | $408.0M | $13.7 | $652.8M | +7.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 160414Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack and Atlantic bonito (sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced) | $1.1B | $36.2 | $625.6M | -2.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 220710Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher | $606.6M | $21.5K | $613.7M | +10.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 180632Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less | $959.8M | $15.4K | $611.5M | +16.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 190219Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared | $924.5M | $84.6 | $597.4M | +7.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 220299Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009 | $540.5M | $1.9K | $585.4M | -9.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 190190Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.s. in heading no. 1901 | $770.8M | $50.4K | $576.5M | +84.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 060311Flowers, cut: roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | $852.7M | $4.0 | $574.7M | +154.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 040690Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406 | $1.7B | $1.2 | $540.6M | -14.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 070951Vegetables: mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, fresh or chilled | $373.0M | $242.5 | $516.5M | +30.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
Best markets
Where does sector demand concentrate?
Markets are ranked by calculated opportunity across the qualifying products in this sector view.
USA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
42 products represented in the sector.
$65.9B$93.3B reported buyer importsCAN
Canada
7 products represented in the sector.
$8.8B$7.9B reported buyer importsDEU
Germany
7 products represented in the sector.
$7.5B$14.4B reported buyer importsFRA
France
7 products represented in the sector.
$4.9B$8.8B reported buyer importsGBR
United Kingdom
4 products represented in the sector.
$3.2B$7.6B reported buyer importsCHN
China
1 products represented in the sector.
$1.6B$5.0B reported buyer importsNLD
Netherlands
2 products represented in the sector.
$1.2B$3.5B reported buyer importsAUT
Austria
2 products represented in the sector.
$1.1B$1.6B reported buyer importsSGP
Singapore
2 products represented in the sector.
$1.1B$1.1B reported buyer importsMEX
Mexico
1 products represented in the sector.
$1.0B$1.1B reported buyer importsKOR
Republic of Korea
1 products represented in the sector.
$994.2M$1.7B reported buyer importsTWN
Taiwan
1 products represented in the sector.
$584.0M$550.7M reported buyer importsGrowth stars
Which products show the strongest growth?
Average product-level CAGR is a screening signal. Confirm the latest trend, base effects, buyer quality, and commercial feasibility before acting.
| Product | Average CAGR | Opportunity | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 030614Crustaceans: crabs, frozen (whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked by steaming or by boiling in water) | +256.1% | $1.1B | 1 |
| HS 060311Flowers, cut: roses, flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh | +154.0% | $574.7M | 1 |
| HS 190190Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.s. in heading no. 1901 | +84.3% | $576.5M | 1 |
| HS 040510Dairy produce: derived from milk, butter | +74.5% | $997.1M | 1 |
| HS 060319Flowers, cut: flowers and buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or ornamental purposes, fresh, other than roses, carnations, orchids, or chrysanthemums | +72.9% | $1.9B | 2 |
| HS 100630Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed | +50.5% | $996.7M | 1 |
| HS 230910Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding | +35.5% | $1.1B | 1 |
| HS 070951Vegetables: mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, fresh or chilled | +30.5% | $516.5M | 1 |
| HS 070993Vegetables: pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.), fresh or chilled | +28.3% | $897.4M | 1 |
| HS 170114Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | +22.7% | $1.4B | 2 |
Diversification opportunities
Which products reach the widest buyer base?
Destination count is a simple breadth indicator. It does not measure destination concentration or guarantee resilience.
HS 210690
Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10
9 markets$12.1B calculated opportunityHS 190590
Food 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
7 markets$10.2B calculated opportunityHS 220830
Whiskies
4 markets$3.2B calculated opportunityHS 220421
Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less
3 markets$4.0B calculated opportunityHS 060290
Plants, live: n.e.s. in heading no. 0602
3 markets$2.4B calculated opportunityHS 220210
Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured
3 markets$1.9B calculated opportunityHS 220300
Beer: made from malt
2 markets$8.5B calculated opportunityHS 220820
Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc
2 markets$2.0B calculated opportunityFrequently asked questions
Using the Agriculture and food export playbook
Practical guidance for interpreting sector scale, growth, product breadth, and buyer markets.
How strong is Barbados in this sector?
Compare sector exports, product breadth, buyer markets, growth, and global demand. These signals identify research priorities rather than guarantee market access.
What are growth stars?
Products with higher average reported growth in the screened rows. Validate the time period, base effects, buyer demand, and current exporter position.
What does diversification mean here?
Products reaching more buyer markets in the screened data. Destination breadth is useful context but does not replace concentration, route, or buyer analysis.
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.