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Cocoa-free sugar confectionery market in Barbados

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the cocoa-free sugar confectionery market in Barbados contracted from 897 t to 715 t. The sharp drop in 2020 aligned with the global COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted consumer spending and distribution channels.

From 2021 onward, the market recovered steadily, reaching 910 t by 2023. This expansion was supported by local health policies, including the introduction of a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and the publication of nutritional guidelines encouraging healthier choices. Traditional cultural events, notably the Crop Over festival celebrating the sugar cane harvest, also helped sustain demand for sweet confectionery.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Barbados
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Barbados in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Barbados in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Barbados in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Barbados by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Barbados in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Barbados by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Barbados, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Barbados by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Barbados in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Barbados by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Barbados in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Barbados by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Barbados, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Barbados by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Barbados in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Barbados by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Barbados in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Barbados by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Barbados, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Barbados by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Barbados in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Barbados by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Barbados in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Barbados by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Barbados, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Barbados by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cocoa-free sugar confectionery in Barbados

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cocoa-free sugar confectionery, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Barbados's production of cocoa-free sugar confectionery declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 141.8 tonnes, marking a substantial 19.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 14.9%, with an average annual decline of 5.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 175.3 tonnes, which represented a 2.9% increase from the year before.

Annual dynamics of production in Barbados in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	2.9%	(19.1%)	(5.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cocoa-free sugar confectionery from Barbados

Exports in kind, t

Barbados's exports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 19.2 tonnes, reflecting a significant 15.8% year-over-year decrease. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 66.4%, with an average annual decline of 30.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Barbados in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(58.2%)	(4.5%)	(15.8%)	(30.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Antigua and Barbuda and the United States were the dominant destinations for Barbados's cocoa-free sugar confectionery exports in volume terms, together accounting for 87.1% of total flows. Other destinations contributed smaller individual shares.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Barbados in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Barbados's cocoa-free sugar confectionery export value declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value totaled 109 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp 48.6% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 76.7%, with an average annual decline of 38.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Barbados in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(27.6%)	(37.4%)	(48.6%)	(38.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Antigua and Barbuda remained the key partner countries for Barbados's cocoa-free sugar confectionery exports in value terms, together representing 90.9% of total flows. Other partners accounted for the remaining share.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Barbados in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cocoa-free sugar confectionery to Barbados

Imports in kind, t

Barbados's imports of cocoa-free sugar confectionery declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 592.9 tonnes, which was 8.8% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 23.1%, equating to an average annual decline of 8.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Barbados in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.6%)	(13.4%)	(8.8%)	(8.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States, Trinidad and Tobago, and Spain formed the core of Barbados's cocoa-free sugar confectionery imports in volume terms. The United States accounted for 47.3% of imports, Trinidad and Tobago for 12.9%, and Spain for 12.3%, together making up 72.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Barbados in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Barbados's cocoa-free sugar confectionery import value declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value was down by 13.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 30.3%, with an average annual decline of 11.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Barbados in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.2%)	(10.5%)	(13.3%)	(11.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Trinidad and Tobago, and Spain were the main suppliers of cocoa-free sugar confectionery to Barbados in value terms. The United States accounted for 52.3% of import value, Trinidad and Tobago for 12.1%, and Spain for 11.0%, together comprising 75.4% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Barbados in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io