CARIFORUM-UK economic partnership agreement
The UK has signed an economic partnership agreement (EPA) with the CARIFORUM trade bloc which includes Dominica. Read our latest update for more information on the status of this agreement and how it may benefit your business.
Drive for sustainability
With a relatively small number of beaches, the tourism industry in Dominica is focused on ecotourism. There are opportunities for UK exporters in this sector due to a government backed push to promote sustainability on the island.
Top five UK goods exported to Dominica , in the four quarters to the end of Q3 2023
| Goods | Value (£ million ) |
|---|---|
| Dairy products & eggs | |
| Miscellaneous electrical goods (intermediate) | |
| Medicinal & pharmaceutical products | |
| General industrial machinery (intermediate) | |
| Meat & meat preparations |
Source:
ONS Trade in goods: country-by-commodity exports
Last updated: February 2024
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Total import value (into the UK from Dominica) and export value (from the UK into Dominica) over time
| Year | Imports (£ million ) | Exports (£ million ) | Total trade (£ million ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4.0 | 10.0 | 14.0 |
| 2017 | 0.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| 2018 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| 2019 | 0.0 | 200.0 | 200.0 |
| 2020 | 0.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 2021 | 3.0 | 14.0 | 17.0 |
| 2022 | 1.0 | 10.0 | 11.0 |
Source:
ONS UK total trade: all countries, seasonally adjusted
Last updated: January 2024
Total trade is the sum of all exports and imports over the same time period.
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Dominica: at a glance
Economic growth
6.9%
Actual figure (IMF, 2021)
The UK is 7.6% (IMF, 2021, actual figure)
GDP per capita
$7,160
Actual figure (IMF, 2011)
The UK is $42,148 (IMF, 2011, actual figure)
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar
Business language
English, French Creole
You may need a translator
Time zone
GMT -6
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