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Maize market in Antigua and Barbuda

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The maize market in Antigua and Barbuda experienced notable volume changes between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 102 902 kg in 2018, market size grew steadily to reach a high of 124 122 kg in 2020, an increase of over 20% in two years.

A sharp contraction followed in 2021, with the market dropping to 99 673 kg, the lowest point in the period. This decline was reversed over the next two years, as volume recovered to 109 042 kg in 2022 and then to 123 776 kg in 2023, nearly matching the 2020 peak.

Overall, the market demonstrated volatility with a clear pattern of growth, a significant setback, and a strong recovery, ending the period at a level similar to its earlier high.

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 Antigua and Barbuda
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2023, kg
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Antigua and Barbuda 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, kg
  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, kg
  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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 maize in Antigua and Barbuda

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Top producers of maize, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of maize, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Antigua and Barbuda's maize production volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 55 670 kg of maize, marking a modest gain of 9.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 36 940 kg, which also saw the largest decline of 28.2%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 38.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.2%)	38.2%	9.1%	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize from Antigua and Barbuda

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, maize shipments from Antigua and Barbuda to abroad amounted to 15 kg, indicating a steep drop of 31.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 91.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 56.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(31.2%)	(56.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, France accounted for 83.2% of total exports in kind, while the remaining volume was distributed among many countries with smaller individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports bottomed in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a fivefold difference between these years. In 2020, maize exports from Antigua and Barbuda totalled 0.2 K $ US, showing a dramatic uptick of 396.7% compared with 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	396.7%	24.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States and France remained the key partner countries for exports in value terms, with a combined share of 88.3% of total flows; other partners accounted for the rest.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports maize to Antigua and Barbuda

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, maize shipments to Antigua and Barbuda from abroad totalled 68 467 kg, up by 24.1% from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 28.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 16.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.0%	(16.4%)	24.1%	8.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated the country structure of imports in kind, with a share of 92.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Antigua and Barbuda imported a total of value_last_year K $ US of maize, up by 14.0% year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 14.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 122.7 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 21.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 16.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.1%	(16.8%)	14.0%	4.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017 to 2020, the structure of imports in value terms was marked by the predominance of the United States, which absorbed 86.4% of total flows, and by a large number of minor partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io