Summary
- Exports
- $35million
- Imports
- $291million
- Trade balance
- -$257million
Products
What it exports
Steel angles and sections (11.4%) and copper matte (10.9%) together make up 22.3% of its exports.
What it imports
Yachts and pleasure boats (11.2%) and rice (6.6%) together make up 17.8% of its imports.
By Harmonized System chapter (91)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 74 · Copper | $4 million | $98 thousand |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $4 million | $13 million |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $3 million | $15 million |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $3 million | $33 million |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $3 million | $4 million |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $2 million | $11 million |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $2 million | $2 million |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $1 million | $28 million |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $1 million | $327 thousand |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $1 million | $745 thousand |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $1 million | $2 million |
| 24 · Tobacco | $928 thousand | $826 thousand |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $632 thousand | $2 million |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $551 thousand | $2 million |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $545 thousand | $485 thousand |
| 39 · Plastics | $515 thousand | $29 million |
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $508 thousand | $1 million |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $481 thousand | $6 million |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $467 thousand | $375 thousand |
| 07 · Vegetables | $432 thousand | $2 million |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $421 thousand | $4 million |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $395 thousand | $4 million |
| 75 · Nickel | $286 thousand | $843 |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $264 thousand | $413 thousand |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $170 thousand | $223 thousand |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $142 thousand | $622 thousand |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $138 thousand | $317 thousand |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $131 thousand | $3 million |
| 76 · Aluminum | $129 thousand | $1 million |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $127 thousand | $6 million |
| 64 · Footwear | $125 thousand | $918 thousand |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $120 thousand | $3 million |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $116 thousand | $6 million |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $113 thousand | $5 million |
| 21 · Food preparations | $102 thousand | $5 million |
| 87 · Vehicles | $94 thousand | $23 million |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $87 thousand | $1 million |
| 44 · Wood | $85 thousand | $4 million |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $69 thousand | $5 million |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $40 thousand | $2 million |
| 47 · Wood pulp | $36 thousand | $0 |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $30 thousand | $3 million |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $28 thousand | $563 thousand |
| 40 · Rubber | $26 thousand | $4 million |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $26 thousand | $571 thousand |
| 41 · Hides and leather | $23 thousand | $753 thousand |
| 70 · Glass | $23 thousand | $935 thousand |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $21 thousand | $783 thousand |
| 78 · Lead | $21 thousand | $6 thousand |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $19 thousand | $1 million |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $19 thousand | $2 million |
| 26 · Ores and slag | $16 thousand | $0 |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $16 thousand | $2 million |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $16 thousand | $3 million |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $15 thousand | $921 thousand |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $14 thousand | $622 thousand |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $13 thousand | $160 thousand |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $12 thousand | $616 thousand |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $10 thousand | $405 thousand |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $9 thousand | $3 thousand |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $8 thousand | $2 thousand |
| 81 · Other base metals | $7 thousand | $0 |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $5 thousand | $152 thousand |
| 65 · Hats | $5 thousand | $67 thousand |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $5 thousand | $502 thousand |
| 69 · Ceramics | $3 thousand | $2 million |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $3 thousand | $260 thousand |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $3 thousand | $67 thousand |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $2 thousand | $359 thousand |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $2 thousand | $74 thousand |
| 53 · Other plant fibers | $2 thousand | $373 |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $1 thousand | $64 thousand |
| 60 · Knitted fabric | $917 | $23 thousand |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $504 | $6 thousand |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $415 | $18 thousand |
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $215 | $16 million |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $166 | $600 thousand |
| 10 · Cereals | $62 | $19 million |
| 36 · Explosives and matches | $0 | $1 million |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $0 | $624 thousand |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $0 | $334 thousand |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $0 | $307 thousand |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $0 | $303 thousand |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $0 | $280 thousand |
| 01 · Live animals | $0 | $167 thousand |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $0 | $149 thousand |
| 52 · Cotton | $0 | $104 thousand |
| 05 · Other animal products | $0 | $8 thousand |
| 14 · Other plant products | $0 | $6 thousand |
| 80 · Tin | $0 | $4 thousand |
| 79 · Zinc | $0 | $2 thousand |
Trading partners
Its main destination is the Bahamas (12.3% of exports) and its main source is the United States (18.9% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD millions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | 4.2 | 12.3% | Sea |
| South Korea | 4.2 | 12.2% | Sea |
| Saudi Arabia | 3.4 | 9.8% | Air |
| Italy | 2.8 | 8.1% | Sea |
| Poland | 1.9 | 5.6% | Sea |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 1.9 | 5.4% | Sea |
| United States | 1.7 | 4.8% | Air |
| Guyana | 1.5 | 4.4% | Sea |
| United Kingdom | 1.1 | 3.2% | Sea |
| Indonesia | 1 | 3% | Sea |
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD millions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 55.1 | 18.9% | Sea |
| China | 44.6 | 15.3% | Sea |
| Italy | 33.1 | 11.4% | Air |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 28.3 | 9.7% | Sea |
| Guyana | 20.2 | 6.9% | Sea |
| Taiwan | 18.8 | 6.5% | Sea |
| Egypt | 12 | 4.1% | Sea |
| United Kingdom | 7.4 | 2.5% | Sea |
| Japan | 5.8 | 2% | Sea |
| Barbados | 5.6 | 1.9% | Sea |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, Dominica accounted for 0% of world exports, compared with 0% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports fell 69% since 1995
USD millions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 34.6
- Imports 291
- Balance -257
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $111 million | $221 million | -$110 million |
| 1996 | $99 million | $227 million | -$128 million |
| 1997 | $94 million | $239 million | -$145 million |
| 1998 | $90 million | $193 million | -$103 million |
| 1999 | $115 million | $216 million | -$101 million |
| 2000 | $103 million | $255 million | -$152 million |
| 2001 | $86 million | $249 million | -$163 million |
| 2002 | $69 million | $195 million | -$125 million |
| 2003 | $74 million | $200 million | -$126 million |
| 2004 | $79 million | $226 million | -$148 million |
| 2005 | $90 million | $266 million | -$176 million |
| 2006 | $89 million | $282 million | -$193 million |
| 2007 | $93 million | $319 million | -$226 million |
| 2008 | $105 million | $381 million | -$276 million |
| 2009 | $112 million | $326 million | -$214 million |
| 2010 | $69 million | $333 million | -$264 million |
| 2011 | $87 million | $261 million | -$175 million |
| 2012 | $97 million | $319 million | -$222 million |
| 2013 | $98 million | $302 million | -$204 million |
| 2014 | $86 million | $239 million | -$153 million |
| 2015 | $97 million | $205 million | -$108 million |
| 2016 | $72 million | $285 million | -$213 million |
| 2017 | $76 million | $285 million | -$208 million |
| 2018 | $120 million | $401 million | -$281 million |
| 2019 | $86 million | $441 million | -$356 million |
| 2020 | $50 million | $263 million | -$214 million |
| 2021 | $48 million | $303 million | -$255 million |
| 2022 | $42 million | $376 million | -$334 million |
| 2023 | $50 million | $465 million | -$415 million |
| 2024 | $35 million | $291 million | -$257 million |
World rank
Dominica fell from 165th to 203rd among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 165th in 1995
- 203rd in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 165th |
| 1996 | 170th |
| 1997 | 173rd |
| 1998 | 173rd |
| 1999 | 167th |
| 2000 | 176th |
| 2001 | 178th |
| 2002 | 184th |
| 2003 | 188th |
| 2004 | 187th |
| 2005 | 188th |
| 2006 | 189th |
| 2007 | 191st |
| 2008 | 192nd |
| 2009 | 188th |
| 2010 | 196th |
| 2011 | 195th |
| 2012 | 197th |
| 2013 | 195th |
| 2014 | 195th |
| 2015 | 194th |
| 2016 | 198th |
| 2017 | 199th |
| 2018 | 197th |
| 2019 | 197th |
| 2020 | 201st |
| 2021 | 202nd |
| 2022 | 204th |
| 2023 | 203rd |
| 2024 | 203rd |
What it sells
Copper became its top export group: from 0.3% to 13%
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 36%
- Mechanical machinery 4%
- Soap and cleaning products 5%
- Meat and offal 5%
- Precision and medical instruments 7%
- Ships and boats 8%
- Electrical and electronic equipment 9%
- Iron and steel 12%
- Copper 13%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0.29% | 12.9% |
| Iron and steel | 28.2% | 12.4% |
| Electrical and electronic equipment | 1.8% | 8.8% |
| Ships and boats | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| Precision and medical instruments | 2.3% | 7.4% |
| Meat and offal | 0.16% | 5.5% |
| Soap and cleaning products | 15.8% | 5.1% |
| Mechanical machinery | 5.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 43.8% | 36% |
Who it trades with
Italy went from 1% to 11% of Dominica's trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- United States 17%
- China 14%
- Italy 11%
- Trinidad and Tobago 9%
- Guyana 7%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 16.6% | 17.4% |
| China | 9.5% | 13.8% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 11% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| Guyana | 1.2% | 6.7% |
Production hubs
Largest industrial emission sources (Climate TRACE, 2025)
No hubs above the globe threshold.
View on the globeLargest economic production hubs (gridded GDP, 2024)
No hubs above the globe threshold.
View on the globeSources and methodology
Sources and licenses
- CEPII BACI · Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0
- Climate TRACE · CC BY 4.0 (emissions by asset; the 3 largest per country are shown)
- Kummu et al., gridded GDP · CC BY 4.0 (hubs aggregated by this site)
- Natural Earth · Public domain
Methodology
Goods trade from CEPII BACI (BACI_HS92_V202601), in current US dollars, with exports and imports reconciled between countries. The transport mode is our own estimate based on value per kilo and geography. Ranks are computed among the countries with data each year. Services are not included. Data up to 2024.