Caribbean Basin
U.S. Trade with Caribbean Basin in 2025
Total Export Value
$5.91 Billion
3-Year Average
$5.53 Billion
Compound Average Growth
5.3% (2016-2025)
Total Export Value 2016 - 2025
Export Value by Commodity 2025
Top 10 Exports to Caribbean Basin in 2025
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $744.77 Million | 483,329 | $717.88 Million | 87% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $417.72 Million | 132,697 | $384.41 Million | 303% |
| Dairy Products | $372.54 Million | 87,786 | $331.91 Million | 98% |
| Wheat | $335.19 Million | 1.24 Million | $270.82 Million | 85% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $314.15 Million | 31,129 | $284.65 Million | 86% |
| Soybean Meal | $304.4 Million | 788,500 | $335.5 Million | -6% |
| Rice | $292.92 Million | 422,259 | $319.67 Million | 33% |
| Corn | $266.92 Million | 1.22 Million | $208.93 Million | 35% |
| Baked Goods | $246.64 Million | 83,813 | $235.18 Million | 54% |
| Other Consumer Oriented | $222.62 Million | 26,862 | $186.81 Million | 133% |
Data and Analysis
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News and Features
Secretary Vilsack announced today that USDA is allocating $300 million to 66 U.S. organizations to build demand for American food and farm exports in high-potential markets around the globe.