| Product Code: ETC5093232 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Antigua and Barbuda`s butane lighter import shipments in 2024 continued to be dominated by top exporting countries such as the USA, Sint Maarten, UK, Puerto Rico, and China. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. However, the industry experienced a significant decline with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -54.9% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate in 2024 plummeted by -91.78% compared to the previous year, reflecting a challenging environment for butane lighter imports in Antigua and Barbuda.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Overview |
3.1 Antigua and Barbuda Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income in Antigua and Barbuda |
4.2.2 Growing tourism industry leading to higher demand for souvenirs and lighters |
4.2.3 Shift towards eco-friendly and recyclable lighters |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations on import and sale of lighters in Antigua and Barbuda |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative fire-starting methods such as matches |
4.3.3 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
5 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Trends |
6 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Segmentations |
6.1 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Revenues & Volume, By Flint Lighters, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronic Lighters, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets And Hypermarkets, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialist Retailers, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retailers, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Revenues & Volume, By Directly Sales, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average daily tourist arrivals in Antigua and Barbuda |
8.2 Percentage of eco-friendly lighters in the market |
8.3 Consumer awareness and adoption rate of butane lighters in the region |
9 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Antigua and Barbuda Butane Lighter Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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