| Product Code: ETC5408446 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
Barbados` retail and wholesale import shipments in 2024 continued to showcase a high concentration with top exporting countries being the USA, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Trinidad and Tobago, and Germany. Despite a challenging economic environment, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at -9.22%. However, there was a significant decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, dropping by -18.99%. This data suggests a complex market landscape with potential opportunities for diversification and strategic partnerships to navigate the changing import dynamics in Barbados.


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 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Overview |
3.1 Barbados Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Ownership, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Price Range, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing tourism industry in Barbados leading to increased demand for retail and wholesale products. |
4.2.2 Government initiatives to promote local businesses and attract foreign investments in the retail sector. |
4.2.3 Increasing disposable income and consumer spending in Barbados. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High competition from international retail chains impacting local retailers. |
4.3.2 Fluctuating exchange rates affecting import costs for wholesalers. |
4.3.3 Limited availability of skilled workforce in the retail and wholesale sector. |
5 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Trends |
6 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Segmentations |
6.1 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Wholesale, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market, By Ownership |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Chain/Wholesale Chain, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Independent Retailer/Independent Wholesalers, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market, By Price Range |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Premium, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Mid-Range, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Economy, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Department Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Stores, 2021-2031F |
7 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average transaction value per customer. |
8.2 Customer satisfaction scores. |
8.3 Inventory turnover rate. |
8.4 Employee productivity levels. |
8.5 Market basket analysis metrics. |
9 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Opportunity Assessment, By Ownership, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Opportunity Assessment, By Price Range, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Barbados Retail And Wholesale Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |