High-technology exports in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis: High-technology exports was 6.84 million current US$ in 2017. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 2009–2017
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Saint Kitts and Nevis recorded 6.84 million current US$ for high-technology exports in 2017.
The figure is up 20.0% on the previous year and up 92,110.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 12.59 million current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 7,420 current US$, in 2009.
Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 135th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
High-technology exports in Saint Kitts and Nevis, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7,420 current US$ | — |
| 2010 | 302,278 current US$ | +3973.8% |
| 2011 | 34,590 current US$ | -88.6% |
| 2012 | 12.59 million current US$ | +36284.2% |
| 2013 | 10.76 million current US$ | -14.5% |
| 2014 | 7.94 million current US$ | -26.2% |
| 2015 | 4.86 million current US$ | -38.8% |
| 2016 | 5.70 million current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2017 | 6.84 million current US$ | +20.0% |
Saint Kitts and Nevis compared with similar countries
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 6.84 million current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.96 billion current US$, 0% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 6.84 million current US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 16.59 million current US$, 41% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,420 current US$ | 7,420 current US$ | 7,420 current US$ | 1 |
| 2010s | 6.13 million current US$ | 34,590 current US$ | 12.59 million current US$ | 8 |
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More private sector data for Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Merchandise trade 37.5% (2025)
- Food imports 25.4% (2017)
- Manufactures imports 71.1% (2017)
- Merchandise imports 410.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 13.5% (2017)
- Manufactures exports 86.4% (2017)
- Merchandise exports 34.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 724.61 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0287 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 9.68 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- High-technology exports in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 6.84 million current US$ in 2017, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest recorded value was 12.59 million current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,420 current US$ in 2009.
- How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for high-technology exports?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 135th out of 176 countries with data for 2017.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Over the last ten years it is up 92,110.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Kitts and Nevis data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as part of High-technology exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.