Summary
- Exports
- $46million
- Imports
- $340million
- Trade balance
- -$294million
Products
What it exports
Airplanes and helicopters (33.6%) and other measuring instruments (18.3%) together make up 52% of its exports.
What it imports
Refined petroleum (16%) and yachts and pleasure boats (8.2%) together make up 24.2% of its imports.
By Harmonized System chapter (91)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $15 million | $0 |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $9 million | $5 million |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $8 million | $28 million |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $7 million | $9 million |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $837 thousand | $4 million |
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $722 thousand | $11 million |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $695 thousand | $2 million |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $627 thousand | $33 million |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $392 thousand | $233 thousand |
| 39 · Plastics | $247 thousand | $12 million |
| 87 · Vehicles | $205 thousand | $23 million |
| 01 · Live animals | $202 thousand | $93 thousand |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $196 thousand | $29 million |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $188 thousand | $7 million |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $172 thousand | $3 million |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $143 thousand | $3 million |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $140 thousand | $1 million |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $130 thousand | $1 million |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $125 thousand | $35 thousand |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $123 thousand | $5 million |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $119 thousand | $2 million |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $114 thousand | $1 million |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $110 thousand | $5 million |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $107 thousand | $2 million |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $103 thousand | $375 thousand |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $99 thousand | $13 million |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $99 thousand | $414 thousand |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $87 thousand | $5 million |
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $86 thousand | $56 million |
| 76 · Aluminum | $73 thousand | $3 million |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $67 thousand | $2 million |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $57 thousand | $739 thousand |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $40 thousand | $298 thousand |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $39 thousand | $2 million |
| 74 · Copper | $38 thousand | $375 thousand |
| 70 · Glass | $33 thousand | $3 million |
| 24 · Tobacco | $32 thousand | $993 thousand |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $27 thousand | $1 million |
| 64 · Footwear | $25 thousand | $901 thousand |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $22 thousand | $2 million |
| 78 · Lead | $20 thousand | $0 |
| 47 · Wood pulp | $19 thousand | $4 thousand |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $18 thousand | $5 million |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $18 thousand | $3 million |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $14 thousand | $3 million |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $13 thousand | $1 million |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $12 thousand | $7 million |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $10 thousand | $3 million |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $10 thousand | $7 thousand |
| 21 · Food preparations | $9 thousand | $7 million |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $8 thousand | $227 thousand |
| 07 · Vegetables | $6 thousand | $2 million |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $5 thousand | $4 million |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $5 thousand | $55 thousand |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $4 thousand | $37 |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $3 thousand | $3 million |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $3 thousand | $5 million |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $3 thousand | $200 thousand |
| 40 · Rubber | $3 thousand | $2 million |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $3 thousand | $214 thousand |
| 69 · Ceramics | $1 thousand | $1 million |
| 05 · Other animal products | $1 thousand | $18 thousand |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $772 | $98 thousand |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $693 | $178 thousand |
| 53 · Other plant fibers | $623 | $0 |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $369 | $643 thousand |
| 44 · Wood | $333 | $7 million |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $174 | $29 thousand |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $130 | $755 thousand |
| 65 · Hats | $123 | $198 thousand |
| 10 · Cereals | $0 | $3 million |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $0 | $2 million |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $0 | $849 thousand |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $0 | $733 thousand |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $0 | $596 thousand |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $0 | $176 thousand |
| 81 · Other base metals | $0 | $130 thousand |
| 36 · Explosives and matches | $0 | $125 thousand |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $0 | $118 thousand |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $0 | $44 thousand |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $0 | $39 thousand |
| 60 · Knitted fabric | $0 | $36 thousand |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $0 | $35 thousand |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $0 | $28 thousand |
| 79 · Zinc | $0 | $20 thousand |
| 52 · Cotton | $0 | $7 thousand |
| 80 · Tin | $0 | $5 thousand |
| 26 · Ores and slag | $0 | $5 thousand |
| 43 · Fur and fur goods | $0 | $4 thousand |
| 45 · Cork | $0 | $2 thousand |
| 14 · Other plant products | $0 | $15 |
Trading partners
The United States is its main destination (34.5% of exports) and source (41.6% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD millions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 15.8 | 34.5% | Air |
| Malta | 15.4 | 33.6% | Air |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 2.3 | 4.9% | Sea |
| Switzerland | 1.3 | 2.8% | Air |
| Germany | 1.2 | 2.6% | Air |
| Belize | 1.1 | 2.4% | Sea |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0.93 | 2% | — |
| Montserrat | 0.83 | 1.8% | — |
| Guyana | 0.82 | 1.8% | — |
| Canada | 0.76 | 1.7% | — |
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD millions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 141 | 41.6% | Sea |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 43.4 | 12.8% | Sea |
| China | 26.8 | 7.9% | Sea |
| Italy | 22.3 | 6.6% | Air |
| United Kingdom | 10.1 | 3% | Sea |
| Japan | 8.3 | 2.4% | Sea |
| Barbados | 7.4 | 2.2% | Sea |
| Turkey | 7.4 | 2.2% | Sea |
| Brazil | 7 | 2.1% | Sea |
| Canada | 6.8 | 2% | Sea |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, Saint Kitts and Nevis accounted for 0% of world exports, compared with 0% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports are about the same as in 1995
USD millions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 45.8
- Imports 340
- Balance -294
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $46 million | $155 million | -$109 million |
| 1996 | $47 million | $165 million | -$118 million |
| 1997 | $62 million | $168 million | -$106 million |
| 1998 | $48 million | $108 million | -$60 million |
| 1999 | $51 million | $175 million | -$123 million |
| 2000 | $82 million | $221 million | -$139 million |
| 2001 | $63 million | $207 million | -$144 million |
| 2002 | $75 million | $232 million | -$157 million |
| 2003 | $78 million | $265 million | -$187 million |
| 2004 | $85 million | $379 million | -$294 million |
| 2005 | $73 million | $257 million | -$184 million |
| 2006 | $78 million | $340 million | -$261 million |
| 2007 | $77 million | $343 million | -$266 million |
| 2008 | $98 million | $383 million | -$285 million |
| 2009 | $92 million | $393 million | -$301 million |
| 2010 | $87 million | $379 million | -$292 million |
| 2011 | $100 million | $941 million | -$841 million |
| 2012 | $107 million | $327 million | -$220 million |
| 2013 | $99 million | $486 million | -$387 million |
| 2014 | $110 million | $435 million | -$325 million |
| 2015 | $97 million | $388 million | -$291 million |
| 2016 | $85 million | $453 million | -$368 million |
| 2017 | $83 million | $407 million | -$324 million |
| 2018 | $83 million | $350 million | -$268 million |
| 2019 | $64 million | $341 million | -$276 million |
| 2020 | $59 million | $281 million | -$222 million |
| 2021 | $68 million | $271 million | -$203 million |
| 2022 | $48 million | $329 million | -$281 million |
| 2023 | $83 million | $347 million | -$265 million |
| 2024 | $46 million | $340 million | -$294 million |
World rank
Saint Kitts and Nevis fell from 183rd to 201st among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 183rd in 1995
- 201st in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 183rd |
| 1996 | 180th |
| 1997 | 179th |
| 1998 | 184th |
| 1999 | 185th |
| 2000 | 182nd |
| 2001 | 187th |
| 2002 | 182nd |
| 2003 | 185th |
| 2004 | 186th |
| 2005 | 189th |
| 2006 | 191st |
| 2007 | 194th |
| 2008 | 193rd |
| 2009 | 192nd |
| 2010 | 192nd |
| 2011 | 194th |
| 2012 | 194th |
| 2013 | 194th |
| 2014 | 192nd |
| 2015 | 196th |
| 2016 | 197th |
| 2017 | 197th |
| 2018 | 200th |
| 2019 | 202nd |
| 2020 | 200th |
| 2021 | 197th |
| 2022 | 202nd |
| 2023 | 196th |
| 2024 | 201st |
What it sells
Aircraft and spacecraft became its top export group: from 0% to 34%
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 8%
- Mechanical machinery 1%
- Books and printed matter 2%
- Gems and precious metals 2%
- Iron and steel 2%
- Beverages and spirits 15%
- Electrical and electronic equipment 18%
- Precision and medical instruments 19%
- Aircraft and spacecraft 34%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft and spacecraft | 0.01% | 33.7% |
| Precision and medical instruments | 0.72% | 18.7% |
| Electrical and electronic equipment | 54.1% | 18.4% |
| Beverages and spirits | 2% | 14.6% |
| Iron and steel | 0.02% | 1.8% |
| Gems and precious metals | 0.01% | 1.6% |
| Books and printed matter | 0.17% | 1.5% |
| Mechanical machinery | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 41.3% | 8.4% |
Who it trades with
The United States went from 54% to 41% of Saint Kitts and Nevis' trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- United States 41%
- Trinidad and Tobago 12%
- China 7%
- Italy 6%
- Malta 4%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 53.7% | 40.8% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 7.2% | 11.8% |
| China | 0.09% | 7% |
| Italy | 0.21% | 5.8% |
| Malta | 0% | 4% |
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.