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Table of Contents
  1. Best Couriers to Ship to Barbados
  2. Ship a Package with UPS
  3. Ship a Package with USPS
  4. Ship a Package with FedEx
  5. How Much Does It Cost to Ship to Barbados?
  6. How Long Does It Take to Ship to Barbados?
  7. Barbados Customs and Regulations
  8. Required Shipping Documents
  9. What Items Cannot Be Shipped to Barbados?

Best Couriers to Ship to Barbados

Selecting the appropriate courier depends on the size of the package, the time for delivery, and your budget. That's the reason we provide access to trusted shipping service companies across the globe so that you can compare services and choose the one that is suitable for your shipping needs.

Ship a Package with UPS

If you need reliable shipping services to Barbados from the USA, UPS is a good option, especially when you need good tracking services. UPS provides express and economy rates for business, personal, and eCommerce parcels.

UPS's secure package handling, customs clearance, and advanced tracking make it a good option for shipping important documents, electronics, valuable items, and time-sensitive deliveries.

Ship a Package with USPS

USPS is one of the cheapest international mail carriers available for sending lightweight shipments overseas. It's so popular among customers as they ship gifts, clothing, books, personal items, and important documents without spending too much money on shipping.

The USPS has multiple international services, several of which include package tracking, which is ideal for shipments that are not urgent and can be sent at a reliable and cost-effective rate.

Ship a Package with FedEx

If you're searching for fast and reliable international shipping from the USA to Barbados, FedEx is the perfect choice. It offers priority and economical shipping services along with advanced shipment tracking and reliable customs processing.

FedEx is used to ship business items, commercial products, high-value items, important documents, and urgent shipments that demand speed and dependability.

How Much Does It Cost to Ship to Barbados?

Shipping costs to Barbados from the USA vary depending on the weight of your package, dimensions, destination, shipping company, and time of delivery. Smaller and lighter packages tend to be more affordable to ship, and larger and heavier packages may be more expensive to ship. Economy shipping services are usually the cheapest for customers who don't need urgent delivery, while express services are fast but more costly.

Other services like shipping insurance, confirmation on signature, or special handling can also impact the final shipping expense. The best shipping rate is easily found by comparing the rates of several courier services before booking. Our platform allows you to easily compare the options for shipping, delivery time, and cost before selecting the best option for your shipment.

How Long Does It Take to Ship to Barbados?

Shipping times from the USA to Barbados depend on the shipping service and shipping option that you have chosen. Usually, express delivery service will be received within 3 to 7 business days for urgent shipment, and it is the best choice for urgent shipment. Typical international shipping takes 7-14 business days, and economy shipping takes 14-21 business days, typically, depending upon the final destination and customs processing.

Other factors that can impact transit times include customs inspections, weather events, public holidays, and peak shipping seasons. No matter which service you go for, we give you a tracking number so you can track your shipment as it passes through the system until it arrives at its destination.

Barbados Customs and Regulations

All shipments from the USA to Barbados should meet the requirements of Barbados Customs. All information in your shipment should be precise and correct in order to avoid any unnecessary customs delays. Most parcels need a customs declaration along with a commercial invoice that provides details of the contents, quantity, and declared value of each item.

Barbados applies import duty and taxes on the basis of CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight). This means that customs duties are calculated on the goods value, the shipping, and insurance costs. In addition, many imported products are subject to 17.5% VAT, and the rates of customs duty depend on the type of product.

Required Shipping Documents

Please make sure that the proper paperwork is included in your package before it departs from the USA to prevent delays in the customs process. Typically, you'll need:

  • Commercial Invoice
  • Customs Declaration Form
  • Shipping Label
  • Detailed Item Description
  • Recipient Contact Information
  • Import Permit (if required for restricted goods)

What Items Cannot Be Shipped to Barbados?

Some products are banned or limited as per the Barbados customs and import regulations. Always check if your item is legally allowed to be imported before dispatching it. The following items are typically not allowed or restricted:

  • Illegitimate drugs and narcotics
  • Firearms and ammunition
  • Explosives and fireworks
  • Counterfeit goods
  • Toy guns
  • Ozone-depleting substances
  • Hazardous chemicals
  • Alcohol and tobacco products
  • Live animals
  • Fresh food and meat products
  • Plants and seeds that do not have permits
  • Certain medicines and controlled substances
  • A great deal of money

Customs laws can change, so it's always safe to confirm the most current restrictions when sending restricted goods. Request a shipping quote today and compare trusted couriers, competitive shipping rates, and estimated delivery times to make international shipping easy and affordable.

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Key facts about Barbados

Barbados has a population of about 282,623 (2025), and its capital is Bridgetown.

In 2025, the population grew by 0.1%, and 59.7% of people lived in urban areas. The currency is the Barbadian dollar (BBD), and the official languages are Bajan Creole and English.

In Barbados, standard time is UTC-04:00, traffic drives on the left and the international calling code is +1246.

Barbados's gross domestic product (GDP) was $8 billion in 2025, or $28,365 per person.

Barbados at a glance
CapitalBridgetown
Population (2025)282,623
Land area (2024)431 km² (166 sq mi)
CurrencyBarbadian dollar (BBD)
Official languagesBajan Creole, English
Time zone (standard)UTC-04:00
Calling code+1246
Internet domain.bb
Drives on theleft
GDP (2025)$8 billion
GDP per person (2025)$28,365
GDP of Barbados, 2016 to 2025
$0$5B$10B2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Barbados's GDP grew from $5.7 billion in 2016 to $8 billion in 2025, while the population went from 279,598 to 282,623. The largest one-year rise was in 2022, up 15.8%. Divided by population, that is about $20,311 per person in 2016 and $28,365 in 2025.

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GDP and population of Barbados by year
YearGDP (current US$)Population
2025$8.017 billion282,623
2024$7.598 billion282,467
2023$7.223 billion282,336
2022$6.887 billion282,318
2021$5.949 billion282,147
2020$5.403 billion281,698
2019$6.167 billion281,207
2018$6.001 billion280,711
2017$5.847 billion280,171
2016$5.679 billion279,598

Trade between the United States and Barbados

In 2025, the United States exported $648.8 million of goods to Barbados and imported $46.7 million, a U.S. trade surplus of $602.1 million.

U.S. exports to Barbados fell 15.8% from $770.3 million in 2024.

Among the 21 countries in North America that Shipixy ships to, Barbados ranks 15th as a market for U.S. goods, between Saint Lucia ($1.2 billion) and Belize ($625 million).

U.S. goods trade with Barbados, 2016 to 2025
$0$500M$1B2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

U.S. exports to Barbados ranged from $481.9 million (2016) to $819.6 million (2022); U.S. imports ranged from $41.8 million to $55.3 million. The United States had a goods trade surplus with Barbados in 10 of these 10 years. Exports in 2025 were 2.1% above the 10-year average of $635.7 million.

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U.S. goods trade with Barbados by year
YearU.S. exportsU.S. importsBalance
2025$648.8 million$46.69 million+$602.1 million
2024$770.3 million$48.59 million+$721.7 million
2023$709.5 million$47.99 million+$661.5 million
2022$819.6 million$52.32 million+$767.3 million
2021$743.8 million$43.86 million+$700 million
2020$504.7 million$47.92 million+$456.8 million
2019$567.8 million$41.76 million+$526 million
2018$583.3 million$55.27 million+$528 million
2017$527.3 million$48.57 million+$478.8 million
2016$481.9 million$49.67 million+$432.2 million
U.S. goods trade with Barbados by month, 2025
$0$25M$50M$75MJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

In 2025, monthly U.S. exports to Barbados ranged from $45.9 million in February to $71.2 million in October. U.S. imports from Barbados peaked in March at $5 million. The busiest quarter for exports was the fourth (October to December), with $180.6 million or 27.8% of the year.

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U.S. goods trade with Barbados by month, 2025
MonthU.S. exportsU.S. imports
January 2025$46.98 million$2.635 million
February 2025$45.95 million$4.366 million
March 2025$54.39 million$5.029 million
April 2025$56.66 million$3.7 million
May 2025$61.5 million$4.625 million
June 2025$47.57 million$3.869 million
July 2025$54.21 million$3.422 million
August 2025$48.26 million$3.655 million
September 2025$52.67 million$4.336 million
October 2025$71.2 million$3.946 million
November 2025$58.69 million$3.419 million
December 2025$50.74 million$3.692 million

The top three categories, minimum value shipments, petroleum products, other and other foods, made up 20.3% of U.S. exports to Barbados in 2025. The fastest growing of these was logs and lumber, up 46.7% from 2024.

Top U.S. exports to Barbados by end-use category
Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Minimum value shipments$56.41 million$67.16 million$63.34 million-16%
Petroleum products, other$48.4 million$117.2 million$159.8 million-58.7%
Other foods$27.17 million$26.5 million$23.55 million+2.5%
Electric apparatus$20.18 million$19.7 million$19.21 million+2.4%
Toiletries and cosmetics$19.38 million$18.29 million$16.61 million+5.9%
Finished metal shapes$17.84 million$17.06 million$13.42 million+4.6%
Computers$16.82 million$14.78 million$15.43 million+13.8%
Furniture, household goods, etc.$16.28 million$15.87 million$7.791 million+2.6%
Meat, poultry, etc.$15.96 million$15.47 million$14.36 million+3.2%
Logs and lumber$15.55 million$10.6 million$11.8 million+46.7%
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Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Fruits, frozen juices$15.46 million$16.02 million$14.35 million-3.5%
Cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.$14.95 million$14.83 million$11.56 million+0.8%
Household appliances$14.94 million$13.75 million$10.85 million+8.7%
Other industrial supplies$13.75 million$11.56 million$12.16 million+19%
Photo, service industry machinery$13.69 million$14.23 million$8.8 million-3.8%
Chemicals-other$13.32 million$13.62 million$14.77 million-2.2%
Bakery products$11.92 million$10.57 million$10.38 million+12.7%
Industrial machines, other$11.5 million$7.987 million$8.302 million+44%
Fuel oil$11.49 million$39.92 million$12.46 million-71.2%
Jewelry, etc.$11.4 million$12.29 million$12.2 million-7.3%

The United States bought mostly alcoholic beverages, excluding wine, U.S. goods returned, and reimports and bakery products from Barbados in 2025, together 68.6% of U.S. imports from there. The largest, alcoholic beverages, excluding wine, was worth $22.2 million, up 2.1% from 2024.

Top U.S. imports from Barbados by end-use category
Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Alcoholic beverages, excluding wine$22.15 million$21.7 million$20.43 million+2.1%
U.S. goods returned, and reimports$6.485 million$7.946 million$5.692 million-18.4%
Bakery products$3.412 million$2.82 million$2.877 million+21%
Cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.$2.901 million$5.067 million$5.204 million-42.8%
Measuring, testing, control instruments$2.706 million$2.311 million$2.681 million+17.1%
Nonmonetary gold$1.885 million$697,749$718,965+170.1%
Paper and paper products$910,429$943,633$1.305 million-3.5%
Medicinal equipment$875,749$27,150$228,974+3125.6%
Copper$808,965$674,754$510,756+19.9%
Minimum value shipments$756,926$829,793$856,034-8.8%
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Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Fish and shellfish$573,503$648,601$1.38 million-11.6%
Camping apparel and gear$386,873$573,688$1.643 million-32.6%
Artwork, antiques, stamps, etc.$353,166$63,029$83,867+460.3%
Bauxite and aluminum$334,808$470,306$385,167-28.8%
Tea, spices, etc.$309,871$423,257$340,589-26.8%
Numismatic coins$301,189$69,000$17,987+336.5%
Tobacco, waxes, etc.$279,401n/an/an/a
Nonferrous metals, other$251,280n/a$6,136n/a
Pulp and paper machinery$168,348$124,552$10,425+35.2%
Telecommunications equipment$142,171$916,444$88,480-84.5%

Countries near Barbados

By population, Barbados is the 17th largest of the 24 countries in North America on our list, between The Bahamas (403,033) and Saint Lucia (180,149).