What do the Bahamas Trade?

In 2019 Bahamas imported $9.51B, making it the number 108 trade destination in the world. The most recent imports of Bahamas are led by Passenger and Cargo Ships ($3.4B), Refined Petroleum ($2.25B), Special Purpose Ships ($1.07B), Crude Petroleum ($243M), and Recreational Boats ($175M).

What products does the Bahamas produce?

Economy of the Bahamas

Statistics
Main industries	tourism, banking, cement, oil transshipment, salt, rum, aragonite, pharmaceuticals, spiral-welded steel pipe
Ease-of-doing-business rank	119th (medium, 2020)
External
Exports	$1.316 billion (2017 est.)

What does the Bahamas trade with other countries?

The Bahamas – Foreign trade Exports include pharmaceuticals, cement, rum, crawfish, and aragonite. Imports are primarily composed of foodstuffs, manufactured goods, crude oil, vehicles, and electronics.

What is imported into the Bahamas?

The Bahamas mainly imports boats, fuel, oil, paintings, iron and steel, vehicles and furniture. The Bahamas’ main imports partners is the United States, accounting for 87 percent of imports.

What is Bahamas biggest export?

The Bahamas mainly exports fuel, boats, beverages, polymers, shellfish, cyclic compounds, paintings, oil and pebbles. The Bahamas’ main exports partner is the United States, accounting for around 72 percent of total exports.

What are some problems in the Bahamas?

Bahamians are relatively free of malnutrition and debilitating diseases, and medical problems among children are largely those involving common infections. Increasing alcohol and drug abuse, obesity, and HIV/AIDS have become concerns, and care for the aged is a mounting problem.

What food is the Bahamas known for?

10 Bahamian Foods & Cuisines to Try

Cracked Conch.
Conch Salad.
Rock Lobsters.
Bahamian Stew Fish.
Johnnycakes.
Pigeon Peas and Rice.
Baked Crab.
Souse.

Do you need a passport to go to Bahamas?

U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to The Bahamas, as well as proof of anticipated departure from The Bahamas. U.S. travelers coming for tourism will not need a visa for travel up to 90 days. All other travelers will need a visa and/or work permit.

Can you drive to the Bahamas from Florida?

NO. They are called Islands for a reason unlike our Florida Keys linked together by lots of bridges. You can drive a boat or an amphibious car but not a regular car as the Bahamas are islands about 90 miles from Florida.

Are there any travel restrictions for the Bahamas during the Covid-19 pandemic?

Unvaccinated travellers entering The Bahamas and/or those travelling inter-island from Nassau & Paradise Island or Grand Bahama Island must obtain a negative COVID-19 PCR (swab) test taken no more than 5 days prior to the date of arrival. Test must return a negative result for entry into The Bahamas.

Is Atlantis in the Bahamas worth it?

Not worth an entire stay at Atlantis. One positive thing I will say about my review of Atlantis is that beaches are amazing. We went to several beaches, both public and resort, while in the Bahamas and the Cove beach was particularly the best. The kids actually preferred this beach over any pool at Atlantis.

Is Nassau Bahamas safe?

Country Summary: The vast majority of crime occurs on New Providence (Nassau) and Grand Bahama (Freeport) islands. In Nassau, exercise caution in the “Over the Hill” area (south of Shirley Street). Violent crime, such as burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assault occur, but generally not in tourist areas.

What language do they speak in the Bahamas?

English

What does Bey mean in Bahamas?

‘Bey’ Used to refer to any person, male or female. For example, ‘What that bey name again? ‘ would be translated to ‘What is the name of that person? ‘.

What nationality lives in Bahamas?

The Bahamas

Commonwealth of The Bahamas
Capital and largest city	Nassau 25°4′N 77°20′W
Official languages	English
Vernacular language	Bahamian Creole
Ethnic groups (2010)	90.6% Black 4.7% White 2.1% Mixed Race 1.9% Other 0.7% Unspecified