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Not carded or combed cotton market in Antigua and Barbuda

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for not carded or combed cotton in Antigua and Barbuda remained stable, with volumes hovering around 135 tons. This stability was underpinned by the continued role of the state-run Cotton Station, established in 1946, which focuses on the high-quality Montserrat Sea Island Cotton variety for export markets like Japan. Collaboration with regional and international agricultural bodies helped maintain consistent production practices.

Beginning in 2021, the market entered a phase of gradual growth, rising from 135.9 tons to 136.8 tons by 2023. This increase coincided with a heightened focus on sustainable cotton production, driven by global textile industry goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Platforms such as SustainCERT and Regrow Ag promoted verification and transition towards sustainable cotton, influencing local demand and farming methods, which supported the market expansion.

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, t
  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, 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. 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, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Antigua and Barbuda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Antigua and Barbuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 not carded or combed cotton in Antigua and Barbuda

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of not carded or combed cotton, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of not carded or combed cotton, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In Antigua and Barbuda, production of not carded or combed cotton remained stable in 2020 at 135.1 t, showing virtually no change from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 135.0 t, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 0.0% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	(0.0%)	0.1%	0.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports not carded or combed cotton from Antigua and Barbuda

Marketing research indicates that there were no exports of not carded or combed cotton from Antigua and Barbuda between 2017 and 2020.

Imports not carded or combed cotton to Antigua and Barbuda

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend over this period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 61.6 kg, while the highest occurred in 2017, representing an 8.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports of not carded or combed cotton to Antigua and Barbuda reached 142.8 kg, marking a significant increase of 131.8% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 75.4%.

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	(53.0%)	(75.4%)	131.8%	(35.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and China were the primary suppliers of not carded or combed cotton to Antigua and Barbuda, together accounting for 100.0% of total imports in volume.

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, $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this timeframe. The minimum import value was recorded in 2019 at 77 $ US, while the maximum occurred in 2017, with a 32-fold variation between these years. In 2020, imports of not carded or combed cotton to Antigua and Barbuda totaled 252 $ US, showing a sharp increase of 229.0% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 93.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(93.2%)	(53.7%)	229.0%	(53.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China and the United States continued to be the main suppliers of not carded or combed cotton to Antigua and Barbuda, with their combined share representing 100.0% of total imports in value terms.

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