Trade lane
What the Bahamas buys from the United States.
The Bahamas imported USD 2.0bn of manufactured and processed goods from the United States in 2024, up 41 per cent on 2022. That is 70 per cent of everything the Bahamas imported in these lines, and the United States is its largest source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where the United States dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.
Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.
USD 2.0bnfrom the United States in 2024 (USD 1.4bn in 2022)
70 per centof the Bahamas's imports in these lines, USD 2.9bn from every source
410product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#1the United States's rank among the Bahamas's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what the Bahamas paid the United States for it at the border, the United States's share of everything the Bahamas imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 34 per cent of the lane.
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Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVAHS 850213
Share of the Bahamas's imports96 per cent, 6 source countriesChangefrom USD 3m in 2022Unit valueUSD 13,565 a tonne, 3,283 tonnesUSD 45min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323
Share of the Bahamas's imports68 per cent, 24 source countriesChangeup 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 17,784 a tonne, 2,150 tonnesUSD 38min 2024 -
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Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590
Share of the Bahamas's imports93 per cent, 33 source countriesChangeup 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,089 a tonne, 6,822 tonnesUSD 35min 2024 -
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Mountings, fittings and similar articles: of base metal, suitable for buildingsHS 830241
Share of the Bahamas's imports99 per cent, 20 source countriesChangeup 99 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 33min 2024 -
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Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, n.e.c. in heading no. 7610, plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the...HS 761090
Share of the Bahamas's imports93 per cent, 22 source countriesChangeup 168 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,995 a tonne, 2,810 tonnesUSD 25min 2024 -
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of the Bahamas's imports68 per cent, 46 source countriesChangeup 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,152 a tonne, 3,924 tonnesUSD 24min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890
Share of the Bahamas's imports30 per cent, 34 source countriesChangeup 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,683 a tonne, 6,467 tonnesUSD 24min 2024 -
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Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom useHS 940360
Share of the Bahamas's imports80 per cent, 38 source countriesChangeup 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,951 a tonne, 4,182 tonnesUSD 21min 2024 -
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Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390
Share of the Bahamas's imports97 per cent, 25 source countriesChangeup 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,565 a tonne, 4,209 tonnesUSD 19min 2024 -
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Cyclic hydrocarbons: styreneHS 290250
Share of the Bahamas's imports100 per cent, 1 source countryChangedown 64 per cent on 2022 (USD 49m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 17min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324
Share of the Bahamas's imports85 per cent, 10 source countriesChangeup 79 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 66,413 a tonne, 251 tonnesUSD 17min 2024 -
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Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with both outer plies of coniferous woodHS 441239
Share of the Bahamas's imports94 per cent, 10 source countriesChangeup 93 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 17min 2024 -
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Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490
Share of the Bahamas's imports36 per cent, 31 source countriesChangeup 385 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 50,047 a tonne, 308 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
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Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009HS 220299
Share of the Bahamas's imports78 per cent, 27 source countriesChangefrom USD 2m in 2022Unit valueUSD 1,659 a tonne, 9,194 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
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Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding...HS 440711
Share of the Bahamas's imports99 per cent, 6 source countriesChangedown 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 15min 2024 -
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Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762
Share of the Bahamas's imports82 per cent, 37 source countriesChangeup 115 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 360,006 a tonne, 42 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
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Wood: coniferous (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or...HS 440910
Share of the Bahamas's imports97 per cent, 10 source countriesChangeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 15min 2024 -
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Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doorsHS 761010
Share of the Bahamas's imports72 per cent, 19 source countriesChangeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,708 a tonne, 1,102 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of the Bahamas's imports93 per cent, 34 source countriesChangeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,202 a tonne, 864 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of the Bahamas's imports88 per cent, 59 source countriesChangeup 115 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 21,787 a tonne, 510 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects, and food preparations based on these productsHS 160100
Share of the Bahamas's imports80 per cent, 17 source countriesChangeup 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,146 a tonne, 1,552 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Washing and cleaning preparations: powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail...HS 340250
Share of the Bahamas's imports85 per cent, 25 source countriesChangeup 149 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,399 a tonne, 4,592 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Vehicles: specially designed for travelling on snow, golf cars and similar vehiclesHS 870310
Share of the Bahamas's imports89 per cent, 6 source countriesChangedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 20,343 a tonne, 518 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredHS 220210
Share of the Bahamas's imports87 per cent, 21 source countriesChangeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,312 a tonne, 7,905 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690
Share of the Bahamas's imports82 per cent, 51 source countriesChangeup 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,612 a tonne, 1,333 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Beer: made from maltHS 220300
Share of the Bahamas's imports72 per cent, 24 source countriesChangedown 68 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,690 a tonne, 5,750 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449
Share of the Bahamas's imports94 per cent, 29 source countriesChangeup 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 9min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doorsHS 730830
Share of the Bahamas's imports82 per cent, 17 source countriesChangedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,594 a tonne, 1,082 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereofHS 841590
Share of the Bahamas's imports96 per cent, 21 source countriesChangeup 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 9min 2024 -
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Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510
Share of the Bahamas's imports69 per cent, 14 source countriesChangeup 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,459 a tonne, 737 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300
Share of the Bahamas's imports90 per cent, 22 source countriesChangeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 9min 2024 -
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Machinery: parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gasesHS 842199
Share of the Bahamas's imports87 per cent, 32 source countriesChangeup 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 43,933 a tonne, 205 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890
Share of the Bahamas's imports93 per cent, 31 source countriesChangeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 9min 2024 -
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Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic windingHS 910221
Share of the Bahamas's imports65 per cent, 11 source countriesChangeup 65 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 9min 2024 -
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Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952
Share of the Bahamas's imports85 per cent, 8 source countriesChangeup 436 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,952 a tonne, 1,225 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Furniture: wooden, for bedroom useHS 940350
Share of the Bahamas's imports79 per cent, 24 source countriesChangeup 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,080 a tonne, 2,736 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705HS 870590
Share of the Bahamas's imports98 per cent, 4 source countriesChangeup 94 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 8min 2024 -
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Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713
Share of the Bahamas's imports98 per cent, 7 source countriesChangeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 8min 2024 -
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Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418HS 841869
Share of the Bahamas's imports98 per cent, 11 source countriesChangeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 8min 2024 -
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Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: plasticised poly(vinyl chloride), in primary forms, mixed with other substancesHS 390422
Share of the Bahamas's imports100 per cent, 4 source countriesChangefrom USD 354k in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 8min 2024 -
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Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616HS 761699
Share of the Bahamas's imports85 per cent, 35 source countriesChangeup 51 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 17,976 a tonne, 455 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910
Share of the Bahamas's imports90 per cent, 12 source countriesChangeup 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,628 a tonne, 3,052 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus)HS 160232
Share of the Bahamas's imports100 per cent, 6 source countriesChangeup 282 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 8min 2024 -
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Wood: sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, of a thickness exceeding 6mm, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, n.e.c. in heading no. 4407HS 440799
Share of the Bahamas's imports95 per cent, 7 source countriesChangefrom USD 564k in 2022Unit valueUSD 2,102 a tonne, 3,789 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motorHS 842720
Share of the Bahamas's imports89 per cent, 7 source countriesChangeup 169 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,148 a tonne, 1,084 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322
Share of the Bahamas's imports19 per cent, 14 source countriesChangeup 347 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,312 a tonne, 541 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not...HS 340290
Share of the Bahamas's imports86 per cent, 27 source countriesChangeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 8min 2024 -
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Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations n.e.c. in heading no. 3307HS 330790
Share of the Bahamas's imports99 per cent, 17 source countriesChangeup 51 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 8min 2024 -
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Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous mediumHS 320910
Share of the Bahamas's imports93 per cent, 12 source countriesChangedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,014 a tonne, 1,274 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially colouredHS 252329
Share of the Bahamas's imports72 per cent, 9 source countriesChangeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 142 a tonne, 53,881 tonnesUSD 8min 2024
Fastest growing
The lines that grew most since 2022.
Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.
- Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, n.e.c. in heading no. 7610, plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the...HS 761090USD 25m in 2024, up 168 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). The United States supplies 93 per cent of the line.
- Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762USD 15m in 2024, up 115 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United States supplies 82 per cent of the line.
- Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690USD 11m in 2024, up 115 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). The United States supplies 88 per cent of the line.
- Mountings, fittings and similar articles: of base metal, suitable for buildingsHS 830241USD 33m in 2024, up 99 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). The United States supplies 99 per cent of the line.
- Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with both outer plies of coniferous woodHS 441239USD 17m in 2024, up 93 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). The United States supplies 94 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324USD 17m in 2024, up 79 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). The United States supplies 85 per cent of the line.
- Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic windingHS 910221USD 9m in 2024, up 65 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). The United States supplies 65 per cent of the line.
- Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390USD 19m in 2024, up 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). The United States supplies 97 per cent of the line.
- Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510USD 9m in 2024, up 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 69 per cent of the line.
- Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590USD 35m in 2024, up 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022). The United States supplies 93 per cent of the line.
- Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890USD 24m in 2024, up 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). The United States supplies 30 per cent of the line.
- Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616HS 761699USD 8m in 2024, up 51 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). The United States supplies 85 per cent of the line.
- Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations n.e.c. in heading no. 3307HS 330790USD 8m in 2024, up 51 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). The United States supplies 99 per cent of the line.
- Machinery: parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gasesHS 842199USD 9m in 2024, up 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 87 per cent of the line.
- Furniture: wooden, for bedroom useHS 940350USD 8m in 2024, up 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 79 per cent of the line.
- Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690USD 24m in 2024, up 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). The United States supplies 68 per cent of the line.
- Meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects, and food preparations based on these productsHS 160100USD 11m in 2024, up 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United States supplies 80 per cent of the line.
- Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449USD 9m in 2024, up 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 94 per cent of the line.
- Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690USD 10m in 2024, up 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United States supplies 82 per cent of the line.
- Wood: coniferous (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or...HS 440910USD 15m in 2024, up 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). The United States supplies 97 per cent of the line.
Where the United States dominates
Lines where the United States supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where the United States ships at least 60 per cent of what the Bahamas imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVAHS 85021396 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 45m; 6 source countries in all.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 87032368 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 38m; 24 source countries in all.
- Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 19059093 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 35m; 33 source countries in all.
- Mountings, fittings and similar articles: of base metal, suitable for buildingsHS 83024199 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 33m; 20 source countries in all.
- Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, n.e.c. in heading no. 7610, plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the...HS 76109093 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 25m; 22 source countries in all.
- Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 21069068 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 24m; 46 source countries in all.
- Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom useHS 94036080 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 21m; 38 source countries in all.
- Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 21039097 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 19m; 25 source countries in all.
- Cyclic hydrocarbons: styreneHS 290250100 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 17m; 1 source country in all.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 87032485 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 17m; 10 source countries in all.
- Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with both outer plies of coniferous woodHS 44123994 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 17m; 10 source countries in all.
- Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009HS 22029978 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 15m; 27 source countries in all.
- Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding...HS 44071199 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 15m; 6 source countries in all.
- Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 85176282 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 15m; 37 source countries in all.
- Wood: coniferous (including unassembled strips and friezes for parquet flooring), continuously shaped along any edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or...HS 44091097 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 15m; 10 source countries in all.
- Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doorsHS 76101072 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 13m; 19 source countries in all.
- Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 87089993 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 11m; 34 source countries in all.
- Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 39269088 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 11m; 59 source countries in all.
- Meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal, blood or insects, and food preparations based on these productsHS 16010080 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 11m; 17 source countries in all.
- Washing and cleaning preparations: powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail...HS 34025085 per cent of the Bahamas's imports of the line, USD 11m; 25 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where the United States's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to the Bahamas at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323The United States: USD 38m at USD 17,784 a tonne. Japan: USD 8m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 13,322 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 16,568 a tonne.
- Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890The United States: USD 24m at USD 3,683 a tonne. China: USD 20m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 2,422 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,157 a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What the Bahamas buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What this record says
What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.
Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.
Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to the Bahamas with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.
Share is the United States's part of everything the Bahamas imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.
Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.
What it does not say
A record of trade, not a shopping list.
What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.
Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.
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