Trade lane
What Trinidad and Tobago buys from the United States.
Trinidad and Tobago imported USD 1.3bn of manufactured and processed goods from the United States in 2024, down 3 per cent on 2022. That is 35 per cent of everything Trinidad and Tobago 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 1.3bnfrom the United States in 2024 (USD 1.3bn in 2022)
35 per centof Trinidad and Tobago's imports in these lines, USD 3.8bn from every source
272product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#1the United States's rank among Trinidad and Tobago's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what Trinidad and Tobago paid the United States for it at the border, the United States's share of everything Trinidad and Tobago imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 42 per cent of the lane.
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Boring or sinking machinery: parts for boring or sinking machinery of subheading 8430.41 or 8430.49HS 843143
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports49 per cent, 16 source countriesChangedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 38m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 31,388 a tonne, 1,048 tonnesUSD 33min 2024 -
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Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feedingHS 230990
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports82 per cent, 15 source countriesChangedown 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 39m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 439 a tonne, 55,302 tonnesUSD 24min 2024 -
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Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance...HS 381512
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports100 per cent, 2 source countriesChangedown 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 21min 2024 -
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Telephone sets: other than smartphones, for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851714
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports100 per cent, 6 source countriesChangeup 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 18min 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 Trinidad and Tobago's imports70 per cent, 34 source countriesChangeup 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 350,749 a tonne, 48 tonnesUSD 17min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports63 per cent, 46 source countriesChangeup 151 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 28,190 a tonne, 592 tonnesUSD 17min 2024 -
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Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports70 per cent, 31 source countriesChangedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 41,011 a tonne, 395 tonnesUSD 16min 2024 -
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Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereofHS 848190
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports61 per cent, 35 source countriesChangeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 46,479 a tonne, 344 tonnesUSD 16min 2024 -
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports33 per cent, 36 source countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,682 a tonne, 2,793 tonnesUSD 16min 2024 -
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Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 961900
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports70 per cent, 12 source countriesChangedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,345 a tonne, 3,492 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
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Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports50 per cent, 44 source countriesChangeup 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 42,078 a tonne, 358 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
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Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports80 per cent, 30 source countriesChangedown 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,444 a tonne, 1,544 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
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Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports36 per cent, 11 source countriesChangeup 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 14min 2024 -
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Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports92 per cent, 19 source countriesChangedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 307,267 a tonne, 45 tonnesUSD 14min 2024 -
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Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports90 per cent, 16 source countriesChangeup 59 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 280,276 a tonne, 49 tonnesUSD 14min 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 Trinidad and Tobago's imports86 per cent, 21 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,664 a tonne, 3,370 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Turbines: parts of steam and other vapour turbinesHS 840690
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports93 per cent, 9 source countriesChangeup 81 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 316,530 a tonne, 38 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary formsHS 390410
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports98 per cent, 3 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 12min 2024 -
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Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports97 per cent, 6 source countriesChangeup 113 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 11min 2024 -
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Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports86 per cent, 14 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 24,250 a tonne, 456 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 392330
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports66 per cent, 28 source countriesChangeup 81 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,420 a tonne, 4,502 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports84 per cent, 8 source countriesChangedown 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,549 a tonne, 6,801 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports82 per cent, 28 source countriesChangedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,674 a tonne, 2,789 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Machinery: for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2HS 842129
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports91 per cent, 24 source countriesChangeup 223 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 57,731 a tonne, 173 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305HS 330590
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports88 per cent, 18 source countriesChangedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,279 a tonne, 967 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91HS 844399
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports93 per cent, 24 source countriesChangeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 88,128 a tonne, 112 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports55 per cent, 40 source countriesChangeup 75 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 144,147 a tonne, 65 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 854460
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports65 per cent, 13 source countriesChangeup 207 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 27,826 a tonne, 316 tonnesUSD 9min 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 Trinidad and Tobago's imports79 per cent, 9 source countriesChangedown 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 487 a tonne, 17,601 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or moreHS 390120
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports96 per cent, 3 source countriesChangedown 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,110 a tonne, 7,682 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414HS 841480
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports85 per cent, 24 source countriesChangeup 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 29,228 a tonne, 284 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports64 per cent, 19 source countriesChangeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,128 a tonne, 1,971 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Electrical static convertersHS 850440
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports75 per cent, 37 source countriesChangeup 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 65,127 a tonne, 118 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports69 per cent, 27 source countriesChangeup 81 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 41,711 a tonne, 181 tonnesUSD 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 Trinidad and Tobago's imports94 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 100 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,869 a tonne, 1,950 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports23 per cent, 27 source countriesChangeup 141 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,777 a tonne, 2,582 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Heat exchange units: not used for domestic purposesHS 841950
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports92 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 128 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 25,821 a tonne, 276 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Machinery parts: not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in chapter 84, other than ships' or boats'...HS 848790
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports88 per cent, 26 source countriesChangeup 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 51,190 a tonne, 136 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Pumps: parts thereofHS 841391
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports67 per cent, 30 source countriesChangeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 119,489 a tonne, 57 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Luminaires and light fittings: chandeliers and electric ceiling or wall light fittings: (excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares), for use...HS 940511
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports78 per cent, 14 source countriesChangefrom USD 771k in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 6min 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 Trinidad and Tobago's imports55 per cent, 24 source countriesChangeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,159 a tonne, 1,484 tonnesUSD 6min 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 Trinidad and Tobago's imports14 per cent, 33 source countriesChangeup 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 6min 2024 -
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Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston enginesHS 850220
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports95 per cent, 3 source countriesChangefrom USD 506k in 2022Unit valueUSD 20,039 a tonne, 284 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports73 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,997 a tonne, 948 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Machinery: parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gasesHS 842199
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports77 per cent, 32 source countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 27,981 a tonne, 197 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports42 per cent, 48 source countriesChangedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15,229 a tonne, 356 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirantsHS 330720
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports76 per cent, 11 source countriesChangeup 71 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,126 a tonne, 580 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Food preparations: mixes and doughs for the preparation of bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' waresHS 190120
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports95 per cent, 9 source countriesChangedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 5min 2024 -
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Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fanHS 841490
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports75 per cent, 29 source countriesChangedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 26,095 a tonne, 199 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390110
Share of Trinidad and Tobago's imports98 per cent, 5 source countriesChangedown 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 5min 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.
- Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690USD 17m in 2024, up 151 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United States supplies 63 per cent of the line.
- Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713USD 11m in 2024, up 113 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). The United States supplies 97 per cent of the line.
- Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 392330USD 11m in 2024, up 81 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 66 per cent of the line.
- Turbines: parts of steam and other vapour turbinesHS 840690USD 12m in 2024, up 81 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United States supplies 93 per cent of the line.
- Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710USD 9m in 2024, up 75 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). The United States supplies 55 per cent of the line.
- Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199USD 14m in 2024, up 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). The United States supplies 36 per cent of the line.
- Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150USD 14m in 2024, up 59 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). The United States supplies 90 per cent of the line.
- Telephone sets: other than smartphones, for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851714USD 18m in 2024, up 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). The United States supplies 100 per cent of the line.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180USD 15m in 2024, up 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). The United States supplies 50 per cent of the line.
- Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414HS 841480USD 8m in 2024, up 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 85 per cent of the line.
- Electrical static convertersHS 850440USD 8m in 2024, up 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 75 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 17m in 2024, up 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). The United States supplies 70 per cent of the line.
- Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390USD 8m in 2024, up 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United States supplies 64 per cent of the line.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereofHS 848190USD 16m in 2024, up 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). The United States supplies 61 per cent of the line.
- Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91HS 844399USD 10m in 2024, up 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). The United States supplies 93 per cent of the line.
- Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690USD 6m in 2024, up 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). The United States supplies 73 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 12m in 2024, up 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). The United States supplies 86 per cent of the line.
- Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300USD 11m in 2024, up 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). The United States supplies 86 per cent of the line.
- Pumps: parts thereofHS 841391USD 7m in 2024, up 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United States supplies 67 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 Trinidad and Tobago imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feedingHS 23099082 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 24m; 15 source countries in all.
- Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance...HS 381512100 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 21m; 2 source countries in all.
- Telephone sets: other than smartphones, for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851714100 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 18m; 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 85176270 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 17m; 34 source countries in all.
- Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 73269063 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 17m; 46 source countries in all.
- Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 84798970 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 16m; 31 source countries in all.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereofHS 84819061 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 16m; 35 source countries in all.
- Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 96190070 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 15m; 12 source countries in all.
- Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 33049980 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 15m; 30 source countries in all.
- Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 84713092 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 14m; 19 source countries in all.
- Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 84715090 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 14m; 16 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 19059086 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 12m; 21 source countries in all.
- Turbines: parts of steam and other vapour turbinesHS 84069093 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 12m; 9 source countries in all.
- Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary formsHS 39041098 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 12m; 3 source countries in all.
- Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 85171397 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 11m; 6 source countries in all.
- Perfumes and toilet watersHS 33030086 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 11m; 14 source countries in all.
- Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 39233066 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 11m; 28 source countries in all.
- Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 23091084 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 11m; 8 source countries in all.
- Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 38249982 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 10m; 28 source countries in all.
- Machinery: for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2HS 84212991 per cent of Trinidad and Tobago's imports of the line, USD 10m; 24 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 Trinidad and Tobago 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.
- Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890The United States: USD 7m at USD 2,777 a tonne. China: USD 22m (69 per cent of the line) at USD 1,353 a tonne, 51 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,001 a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago 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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