Antigua and Barbuda Terms of Trade

Net barter terms of trade index (2015 = 100).

Terms of Trade in Antigua and Barbuda increased to 84.00 points in 2024 from 83.40 points in 2023.

84.0
▲ +0.62024 · previous 83.4Annual · index points · Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators

Antigua and Barbuda Terms of Trade — History

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Antigua and Barbuda Terms of Trade — analysis in simple words

Latest reading

Terms of Trade in Antigua and Barbuda increased to 84.00 points in 2024 from 83.40 points in 2023.

Over the last three years it rose twice and fell once.

Recent trend

A year earlier (2023) it was 83.4, so the latest figure is 0.6 higher.

Over the past five years the average was 84.8, with a range from 80.4 to 88.3. The latest value is below that five-year average.

Historical context

This data series starts in 2005 and has 20 annual observations. The latest reading is higher than 20% of all of them.

The highest value on record is 123.7 (2008) and the lowest is 79.1 (2018). The long-run average is 103.4.

Compared with other countries

Among 205 economies with recent data, Antigua and Barbuda ranks 187th from the top. The median across all these economies is 101.2, so Antigua and Barbuda is below the typical country.

Within Latin America & Caribbean (39 economies with data) it ranks 35th; the regional median is 99.9.

Statistics

Latest
84.02024
Previous
83.4
5-year average
84.8
Long-run average
103.4since 2005
All-time high
123.72008
All-time low
79.12018
Observations
20Annual

Recent Data

PeriodValueChange
202484.0▲ +0.6
202383.4▲ +3.0
202280.4▼ −7.4
202187.8▼ −0.5
202088.3▲ +5.5
201982.8▲ +3.7
201879.1▼ −17.5
201796.6▼ −0.1
201696.7▼ −3.3
2015100.0▼ −2.2
2014102.2▼ −14.7
2013116.9▼ −1.6
2012118.5▼ −2.6
2011121.1▼ −1.3
2010122.4▲ +3.6
2009118.8▼ −4.9
2008123.7▲ +2.0
2007121.7▲ +0.1
2006121.6▼ −0.7
2005122.3

Terms of Trade — Antigua and Barbuda vs Peers

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Understanding Terms of Trade — a simple guide

What it measures

The ratio of export prices to import prices, indexed to 2015 = 100.

How it is calculated

Export price index ÷ import price index × 100 (2015 = 100).

Simple example

If export prices rise faster than import prices, the index goes above 100.

▲ When it is high or rising

An improving index raises national income.

▼ When it is low or falling

A falling index means imports became relatively more expensive.

Why it matters for the economy and markets

An improving terms of trade raises national income without any change in volumes.

How to read it

Commodity exporters see large swings as commodity prices move.

Data source

World Bank — World Development Indicators (series TT.PRI.MRCH.XD.WD), annual data from 2005 to 2024. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.

How to use the chart

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current terms of trade of Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda terms of trade was 84.0 in 2024, compared with 83.4 in the previous period, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the highest and lowest terms of trade of Antigua and Barbuda?
Since 2005, the highest reading was 123.7 (2008) and the lowest was 79.1 (2018).
What does terms of trade measure?
The ratio of export prices to import prices, indexed to 2015 = 100.

Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.